Identify main functions of an operating system, Operating System

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Question: Introduction to Operating Systems

a) Define the term ‘Operating System' and identify main functions of an operating system.

b) What are the characteristics of a good operating system?

c) What do you understand by the ‘kernel of an operating system'?

d) Define a ‘system call' and‘interrupt'. Give examples of each.

e) Identify main storage structures and give a small description of each.

f) What do you meant by the term multitasking?

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