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Operating System Questions and Answers (Q&A)

What is the "critical region" in an Operating System(OS)?
M. Krasinski, Content Writer
Answered: Oct 24, 2018
The answer to this is A. There are times when people would be pressing to open one program several times when the program can only be opened one at a time. This is the critical period because the...Read More

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What is the file extension of flash files?
Robert Hazlewood, Senior Executive
Answered: Dec 26, 2018
The file extension of a flash file is FLA but this option is not available in the question above. Flash file is the master document for a flash project; this file can only be opened with...Read More

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Which Operating System Interface(OSI) layer is associated with the acknowledgment of transmissions, sequencing, and flow control across a network?
John Smith
Answered: Oct 28, 2020
Layer 4-the transport layer (layer 4) defines several functions, including the choice of protocols. the most important layer 4 functions are error recovery and flow control. the transport layer may...Read More

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What is used in the operating system(OS) to separate mechanism from policy?
L.Steven
Answered: Jan 07, 2018
This is a specific design principle in computer science. It implements that the mechanisms should be separate from the policies, so as to not dictate them. Most commonly, this is incorporated in...Read More

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What is an example of Single Programming Operating System?
John Smith
Answered: Oct 28, 2020
Ms-dos

1 Answer

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What is the primary purpose of an operating system?
John Smith
Answered: Oct 28, 2020
To make the most efficient use of the computer hardware

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What is the function of short-term scheduler in OS?
Gursharan_tatla
Answered: Oct 28, 2020
Selects a process from ready queue and assigns it to the CPU. As the name itself suggests "short-term scheduler" it helps to prevent a logjam and assists CPU in getting the freshly prepar...Read More

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What is used in operating system to separate mechanism from policy?
Wyatt Williams
Answered: Oct 28, 2020
Two level implementation

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Which of the Mac OS, Windows Explorer, Red Hat or Solaris is not an Operating System?
Ken Wilson, Marketing Analyst
Answered: Dec 04, 2018
Windows Explorer is not an operating system. Explorer is the technical name for the file folder icon that you click to bring up a list of all the documents on your computer, and every operating...Read More

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What is the difference between Ubuntu and Fedora?
J. Goodman, Web Content Writer
Answered: Aug 14, 2019
Both are Open Source Linux Distribution but they do have some differences that should be noted. Ubuntu is considered to be the most popular Linux-based open-source operating system. Fedora is the...Read More

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What is an aging(scheduling) technique in operating system?
Gursharan_tatla
Answered: Oct 28, 2020
The priority of a process increases after sometime. (moves closer to 1)

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What is the difference between RTOS and OS?
M. Pollock, Photographer
Answered: Oct 22, 2019
RTOS refers to Real-Time Operating System, while OS is known as the operating system. Most people are already familiar with the OS because this makes sure that computers and other gadgets will...Read More

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What is the difference between Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home vs Windows 10 Pro?
A. Samuel, Content Manager
Answered: Jul 16, 2019
The Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Pro are the widely used versions of Windows 10. The following are the differences between Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Pro:
a. Windows 10 Pro con...Read More

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Is there any "Do Not Disturb" mode in Mac OS? if yes, then how can I activate it?
M. Porter, Senior Executive
Answered: Jun 27, 2019
People are wondering if there is a “Do Not Disturb Option” on Mac. There is one that you can turn on when you can. Make sure that you will open the System Preferences. You can do this...Read More

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What statements are true of Linux?
_PC_
Answered: Oct 28, 2020
Cannot modify the source code for profit

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