OS and Embedded Systems
Learning objective
OS and Embedded Systems
Learning objective
Which of the following is NOT a function of the OS?
Memory Management
Hard Drive Management
Process Management
Security Management
Which two options are TRUE for non-embedded vs embedded
a. Embedded systems have a specific purpose while non-embedded systems are general‑purpose.
b. Embedded systems normally have far more memory available than non‑embedded systems.
c. Embedded systems are built into a specific device while non-embedded systems are not;
d. Embedded systems are usually completely separate from the device and not built into it.
A and B
C and D
B and C
A and C
What is the primary function of an operating system?
A.To provide power to the computer
B. To directly run application software
C. To manage hardware and user interactions
D. To store files permanently
To provide power to the computer
To directly run application software
To manage hardware and user interactions
To store files permanently
What is the definition of Process Management?
A. It cleans up the hard disk drive and make sure it runs correctly
B. It decides which instructions will get processed in which order
C. It allows the user to interact with applications on the computer system
D. It controls the memory and helps store it on the RAM
Answer A
Answer B
Answer C
Answer D
Which management of the OS system handles device drivers?
Process Management
Security Management
Application Management
Input/Output Management
What is memory management
A. can control which parts of memory are being used by the process
B. can monitor but not modify the regions of memory allocated to the process
C. can track which secondary storage devices are attached to the system
D. can control which parts of long term storage being used by the process
A
B
C
D
Example of an embedded system
A. desktop PC
B. Dishwasher
C. laptop running Windows
D. games console
A
B
C
D