Please submit before 4.00pm to BP36 (Bilik Pensyarah 36 , Blok Akademik B, Aras 4.)
ASSIGNMENT 1
DUE DATE : 15/3/2015
In Group with 4-5 members.
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?
- The service provided by an Operating
System can be divided into two main categories. Briefly describe the two
categories and discuss how they differ.
- List five services provided by an Operating
System that are designed to make it more convenient for users to use
computer system.
ASSIGNMENT 1
DUE DATE : 15/3/2015
In Group with 4-5 members.
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?