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Operating Systems

NIOS · Class 12 · Computer Science

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4.1 What is an Operating System?

  • An OS is a collection of software that manages computer hardware resources and provides common services for computer programs
  • Acts as an interface between users and computer hardware, making the computer usable
  • Without an OS, computers and software programs would be non-functional
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4.2 Functions of Operating System

  • Process Management: Creating, deleting, and scheduling processes for CPU time allocation
  • Memory Management: Tracking and allocating RAM memory to processes
  • Input/Output (I/O) Management: Managing interaction between users and hardware devices
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4.2.1 Process Management in Detail

  • Each process is allocated a limited time slice for CPU access (fraction of a second)
  • After its time slice, a process becomes suspended until its next turn
  • Multiple processes can run simultaneously in memory
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4.2.2 Memory Management in Detail

  • OS keeps track of every memory location - either assigned or free
  • Multiple processes require memory simultaneously for improved CPU efficiency
  • OS decides how much memory each process receives

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An Operating System is a collectionA process is a programThe OS keeps track of allThe OS manages all input devicesThe OS manages secondary storage devices

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