BCS 1333 Operating System (Assignment 1)

1. [CHAPTER 1] The issue of resource utilization shows up in different forms in different
types of operating systems. List what resources must be managed
carefully in the following settings:

a. Workstations connected to servers
b. Handheld computers (Smart phone)

2.[CHAPTER 1]Briefly  define Timesharing System and Single-User Workstation (PC).
Under what circumstances would a user be better off using a timesharing
system rather than single-user workstation?


3. [CHAPTER 1]Describe the differences between symmetric and asymmetric multiprocessing.
What are three advantages and one disadvantage of multiprocessor
systems?

4. [CHAPTER 2]Describe three general methods for passing parameters to the operating
system.

5. [CHAPTER 2]What is the relationship between a guest operating system and a host
operating system in a system like VMware? What factors need to be
considered in choosing the host operating system?