A Level Computing - Types of Operating System

A type of OS which makes use of Parallel Processing to spread the load over multiple servers

• Distributed

• Multi-tasking

• Embedded

• Real-time

A type of OS which can run on a standalone PC (or other device) and supports the use of running more than one job simultaneously

• Distributed

• Multi-tasking

• Embedded

• Real-time

A type of OS which is used inside in range of hardware, including "Internet of Things" devices

• Distributed

• Multi-tasking

• Embedded

• Real-time

A type of OS which can respond instantly to any inputs or sensors

• Distributed

• Multi-tasking

• Embedded

• Real-time

A type of OS which would be suited to use inside aeroplane autopilot systems or nuclear reactors

• Distributed

• Multi-tasking

• Embedded

• Real-time

May have limited RAM and a basic UI, and may rely on input from sensors, dials or buttons

• Distributed

• Multi-tasking

• Embedded

• Real-time

Contains no permanent data storage devices to be managed

• Distributed

• Multi-tasking

• Embedded

• Real-time

Which of the following type of OS would need to incorporate "redundancy" in case of failure?

• Distributed

• Multi-tasking

• Embedded

• Real-time

Which of the following type of OS splits the system into "nodes", which communicate through network technology?

• Distributed

• Multi-tasking

• Embedded

• Real-time

Which of the following type of OS would need to use scheduling techniques (such as "round robin" ) in order to operate efficiently?

• Distributed

• Multi-user

• Embedded

• Real-time