BCS1333 Operating System: Assignment 1

1.The service provided by an Operating System can be divided into two main categories. Briefly describe the two categories and discuss how they differ.


2. List five services provided by an Operating System that are designed to make it more convenient for users to use computer system.

3.Describe the three general methods for passing parameters to the Operating System.

4.What are the five major activities of an Operating System with regards to file management?

5. Describe the differences between symmetric and asymmetric multiprocessing. What are three advantages and one disadvantage of multiprocessor systems?


6. Give two reasons why caches are useful. What problems do they solve? What problems do they cause?


Due date : 2 mac 2014 (2 weeks)
References: Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION. Wiley - Operating Systems Concepts+ internet