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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
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 OS does not allow this...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

3 Answers

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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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Which Operating System Interface (OSI) layer is associated with the acknowledgement of transmissions, sequencing, and flow control across a network?
John Smith
Answered: Aug 02, 2021
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

2 Answers

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What is an example of single programming operating system?
John Smith
Answered: Aug 02, 2021
Ms-dos

1 Answer

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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 function of short-term scheduler in OS?
Gursharan_tatla
Answered: Aug 02, 2021
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

1 Answer

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What is the primary purpose of an operating system?
John Smith
Answered: Aug 02, 2021
To make the most efficient use of the computer hardware

1 Answer

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What is used in operating system to separate mechanism from policy?
Wyatt Williams
Answered: Aug 02, 2021
Two level implementation

1 Answer

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Which is the latest type of printer interface?
Ekkoo
Answered: Aug 02, 2021
Usb

1 Answer

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Which Open-Source operating system is available on multiple hardware platforms?
Ekkoo
Answered: Aug 02, 2021
Linux

1 Answer

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What is an aging (scheduling) technique in operating system?
Gursharan_tatla
Answered: Aug 02, 2021
The priority of a process increases after sometime. (moves closer to 1)

1 Answer

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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 the difference between DOS and UNIX?
I.Isabella
Answered: Jan 16, 2020
There are different types of operating systems; both DOS and UNIX are just two common examples of operating systems out of many others that exist. Both are text-based, and they look very similar...Read More

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What is used to connect a wireless keyboard and mouse to a laptop computer?
Ekkoo
Answered: Aug 02, 2021
Usb

1 Answer

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