1. What is an operating system? 2. What are the two main functions of an operating...
1. What is an operating system?
2. What are the two main functions of an operating system?
3. What is multiprogramming?
4.What is time sharing?
5. Computer system can be divided into four components. Which four? Please briefly explain.
6.When will an interrupt be generated? How to handle?
7. What is the difference between the non-volatile and volatile storage?
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