Operating Systems 2 (CSCT3210)
Computer Science - COS
Semester: Second Semester
Level: 300
Year: 2015
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SCHOOL: H.T.T.T.C DEPARTEMENT: CS LECTURER(S): Mr. Pfubong Simon Mundi
COURSE CODE: ICT513 COURSE TITLE: Operating systems II OPTION: ICT
DATE: December 14
th
, 2015 HALL: PBB07 TIME: 2 hrs NATURE: Exam
Instructions: Answer all questions.
1. Differentiate between:
a) System calls and system Programs in the functioning of an operating system. 2mks
b) Mechanisms and Policies in the design of an Operating system. 2mks
2. What are the three major activities of an operating system with regard to memory management? 3mks
3. State and explain two advantages of the layered approach to Operating system design?2mks
4. List and explain three services provided by an operating system.3mks
5. Differentiate between preemptive and non preemptive scheduling.1mk
6. What is the meaning of deadlock in process execution? Explain the main cause for deadlocks?2mks
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