WorksheetsEOSDD UNIT 5
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 55mins
What is the best description of a Kernel?
A program that is installed after an OS has been installed
An application used by everyday user
A program that is at the core of a computer's OS
A piece of hardware that controls the OS
One of the main functions of the Kernel is...
Protecting computer users from hardware
Facilitating interactions between internet & hardware
Making RAM function very fast only
Facilitating interactions between hardware and software components.
What is the first operating system program that is loaded into RAM before the kernel?
Bootloader
Kernel
Operating system
Anti virus
Select the peripherals that the kernel handles
Keyboard
Mouse
speakers
All of the above
Select 2 other parts of the operating system that are built on top of the Kernel.
BIOS
Networking
Graphical user interface
Antivirus
The operating system segregates virtual memory into _________ space and _________ space
(a)
The separation between the kernel and user space serves to provide ________ protection and ___________ protection from interference between each other. (Provide both answers separated with a comma or space)
(a)
In what part of the virtual memory do device drivers run?
User Space
Kernel Space
Hardware Space
Software Space
The memory area where software applications like browsers run is called the ...
Boot space
Software space
User space
Kernel space
A Monolithic Kernel functions with all the kernel and device drivers inside more than one address space running in kernel mode.
True
False
What is the major disadvantage of a monolithic kernel ?
Entire system crashing
Partial system crashing
Virus infection
System restart
What are the 2 main advantages of Monolithic Kernels
Speed
Software size
Animation
Simplicity of design
The following are types of kernels except which one?
Monolithic Kernel
Micro Kernel
Hyper Kernel
Hybrid Kernel
Which Kernel tries to run most of its services and device drivers in user space?
Microkernel
Monolithic Kernel
Super Kernel
MiniKernel
Which kernel combines the concepts of both monolithic kernels and microkernels.
Super kernel
Mini kernel
Hybrid kernel
Micro kernel
Windows 10 is an example of what kind of kernel?
Micro kernel
Hybrid Kernel
Mini Kernel
Windows Kernel
The Kernel ensures that each program gets enough processing time
True
False
What is an interrupt?
When a software crashes
An event that occurs inside of the currently executing program.
An event that occurs outside of the currently executing program.
When an operating system cannot boot
What program ensures application crashes don’t crash the entire system.
Firmware
Operating system
Kernel
RAM
Select 3 functions of the Kernel
Program Execution
Device Drivers
Internet browsing
Memory Management
Operating system installation
A thread is also called
Light Weight Process(LWP)
Heavy Weight Process(HWP)
A heavy weight process
has a single thread of execution
can have multiple or a single thread for execution
A process having multiple threads of control implies
it can do more than one task at a time
it has to use only one thread per process
Multithreading an interactive program will increase responsiveness to the user by
continuing to run even if a part of it is blocked
asking the user to decide the order of multithreading
Multithreading on a multi – CPU machine
decreases concurrency
increases concurrency
The kernel is _______ of user threads.
unaware of
a part of
Which of the following directory contains configuration files in Linux?
etc
dev
The maximum filename size in Linux in bytes is 255.
False
True
____________ command is used to remove the directory.
rmdir
rd
Which of the following combination of keys is used to exit from terminal?
ctrl+d
ctrl+e
Who is the creator of Linux?
Steve Jobs
Bill Gates
Linus Torvalds
Jeff Bezos
What are the advantages of Linux.
Select all that apply: (multiple options can select)
Open Source
Free or Low Cost
Stable
Secure
Open source means you can
The product is usually free and can be modified
The product cost and you cannot change the software
Only by get the software online
A thread is also called
Light Weight Process(LWP)
Heavy Weight Process(HWP)
A process having multiple threads of control implies
it can do more than one task at a time
it has to use only one thread per process
Which of the following directory contains configuration files in Linux?
etc
dev
What is the best description of a Kernel?
A program that is installed after an OS has been installed
An application used by everyday user
A program that is at the core of a computer's OS
A piece of hardware that controls the OS
These are small computer programs that allow operating systems to read pieces of hardware connected to your computer
Device
Driver
Device Driver
Hardware
These are small software programs that help the operating system use or “drive” the device
Device
Drivers
Device Drivers
Hardware
This device driver read .iso files without having an actual disc, using one of these drivers to emulate a CD or DVD drive
BIOS
Motherboard Drivers
Hardware Drivers
Virtual Device Drivers
These are programs that are designed to allow pieces of computer hardware to function on a computer.
BIOS
Motherboard Drivers
Hardware Drivers
Virtual Device Drivers
What information do you need from the machine when doing a print driver installation? (Select One)
Host Name
Subnet
MAC Address
IP Address
Where can you go to find out the Windows version or if it's 32 or 64 bit?
Local Disk
Serial Sticker on Machine
My Computer Properties
Call Patrick
Where do you go to set the driver default to Black and White
Printing Default in Driver Properties
Default Driver in Device Reports
Color Select in Local Disk
Call Patrick!
To print wirelessly you must have a wireless card.
True
False
What are the three default print languages
Python, Post Script, C++
English, Spanish, Chinese
C++, Python, Java
PCL5, Post Script, PCL 6
This device driver read .iso files without having an actual disc, using one of these drivers to emulate a CD or DVD drive
BIOS
Motherboard Drivers
Hardware Drivers
Virtual Device Drivers
It is the most basic computer driver in existence and is designed to be the first program that boots when a PC turns on.
BIOS
Motherboard Drivers
Hardware Drivers
Virtual Device Drivers
These are programs that are designed to allow pieces of computer hardware to function on a computer.
BIOS
Motherboard Drivers
Hardware Drivers
Virtual Device Drivers
These drivers normally include programs that allow broadband ports, USB ports, and I/O ports for the mouse and keyboard.
BIOS
Motherboard Drivers
Hardware Drivers
Virtual Device Drivers
BIOS are not the same as motherboard drivers
True
False
In many cases, if Windows recognizes the device, drivers will not be installed automatically.
True
False
