MABALACAT CITY COLLEGE

Dolores, Mabalacat City, Pampanga

Institute of Business and Computing Education
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

MIDTERM EXAM: OS – Operating System Principles

Student’s Name: Jayvee Bugay Score
Year and Section: BSIT-2A Date
Cycle 1, 2nd Semester, Academic Year 2021 – 2022

TEST I: IDENTIFICATION
Operating System_1. web of interconnected computer systems and reach a higher level that
communicate with one other.

______Central Processing Unit_____2. a circuitry-controlled component typically regulates the

interpretation and execution of instructions.

_______Storage_______________3. the position in a computer system where data is stored the main
memory serves as primary storage.

_________Batch System_____________4. a computing system that executes programs that are

submitted in their entirety, can be bundled into batches, and run without the need for external
intervention.

___________Processor Manager___________5. the Job Scheduler and Process Scheduler are two sub
managers that decide how the CPU should be allocated.

__________Server____________6. a network node that supplies consumers with better such as file
retrieval, printing, and database access.

_______Operating System______7. the system controller on a machine manages the system's

resources, directs the execution of other programs, and performs interactions and data storage.

_________Random Access Memory___8. return the memory that was assigned to the accessible RAM
store.

____Hardware_________9. Main memory, I/O devices, I/O channels, direct access storage devices, and
the central processor unit are examples of tangible machines and their components.

______Best-fit Allocation________10. The free/busy lists are organized by size, from smallest to largest,
using this procedure.
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Dolores, Mabalacat City, Pampanga
Institute of Business and Computing Education
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

__________Memory Manager___________11. Controlling the amount of memory is the duty of the

operating system's memory management system. It verifies the legality of each request for memory
space and, if it's valid, allocates the amount required to complete the task.

_______Samuel Johnson____________12. He said that “Memory is the primary and fundamental

power, without which there could be no other intellectual operation.”

_________Main Memory____________13. the memory unit that makes contact with the CPU and
where data and instructions must be stored in order to be processed Internal memory is sometimes
known as primary storage, RAM, or internal memory.

_________User Interface___________14. the section of the operating system with which users have
personal communication

_________Main Frame___________15. a big computer system characterized by its large size, price
increases, and super quick performance in the past.

_________File Manager____________16. controlling the use of files is the work of the operating
system's part.
________Fixed Partitions____________17. within the main memory, often known as static partitions—
each partition may even be assigned to one job.
__Single-User Contiguous Scheme____18. It can only support one job at a time. There is no way to share
the primary memory.
______ Random Access Memory _____19. a computer system that is implemented in time-critical
environments with assured reaction times, such as navigation systems, rapid transit systems, and
industrial control systems.
________ User Interface _____________20. a program that allows each user to interact with the
operating system directly.
__________Device Manager___________21. the portion of the operating system in place to regulate
device usage. It keeps track of every device, channel, and control unit in the system and determines the
most effective method to distribute all of the devices.
_________ First-Fit Allocation ________22. the free/busy lists are grouped by memory locations, from
low-order to high-order memory, using this technique.
________Kernel____________23. the fundamental elements of the operating system that is stored in
random access memory (RAM) and are responsible for performing the system's most essential functions,
such as controlling main memory and disk access.
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Institute of Business and Computing Education
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

_____ Dynamic Partitions ______24. when an operation is loaded for processing, memory is assigned to
it in one contiguous block, and each job is given only as much memory as it requests.
Graphical User Interface 25 a user interface that comprises windows, icons, and buttons, among other
things.
_________ Hybrid System____________26. a computer structure that allows batch and interactive
procedures to run simultaneously
____ Embedded Computer System ___27. a dedicated computer system that is usually part of a larger
physical system, such as a jet plane or a car. Small, fast, and ways to deal with real-time limitations, fail-
safe execution, and nonstandard I/O devices are all requirements.
________ Network Management ____________28. allows authorized users to share resources in a
direct way.
__________Command Line Interface__________29a way of interacting with a computer program in
which the send a command to the system as a series of lines of text (command lines).
___________ Central Processing Unit __________30. tools that control how a computer works.

TEST II: ENUMERATION

Schemes for memory allocation (1-4)

1. Fixed Partitions
2. Dynamic Partitions
3. Best-Fit Allocation
4. First-Fit Allocation
Major managers of an operating system (5-8)

1. Memory Manager
2. Processor Manager
3. Device Manager
4. File Manager
Types of operating system user interface (9-10)

1. Command Line Interface

2. Graphical User Interface
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Dolores, Mabalacat City, Pampanga
Institute of Business and Computing Education
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

TEST III: RESEARCH WORK

Identify a computer (a desktop or laptop computer) that can accommodate an upgrade or addition of
internal memory. Research the brand or type of memory chip that could be used in that system. Do not
perform the installation. Instead, list the steps you would take to install the memory. Be sure to cite
your sources

Dell XPS 15
Step 1: Locate memory slots and install memory
Step 2: DIMM (DRAM, SDRAM, and DDR) memory installation
Examine the memory module before installing it into the computer. At the bottom of the memory
module, you should notice one or more notches at the bottom of the card.
Make sure that the notches match up with the memory slot you are installing the memory into. These
notches allow the memory to be installed only in one direction. If the memory is incompatible, it will not
physically match with the slot.

After verifying the notches and direction, the memory needs to be installed, move each memory slot tab
out or away from the memory module. These tabs will snap into place as the memory module is
installed.
Step 3: RIMM memory installation
What makes RIMM memory modules different from DIMM memory modules is the C-RIMM memory
module. This module allows the computer to have a continuous flow of data. When installing a new
RIMM, remove the C-RIMM. This module is a small circuit board and has only a few or no chips on it.

When the C-RIMM module is removed, and the two tabs are in the outward position, push the RIMM
memory module to a vertical or 90-degree angle. As the memory module is being pushed, the two tabs
should snap and hold the memory module into place.
Step 4: Notebook (laptop) memory installation
Before the memory can be installed into a notebook, the memory slots must be located. If you are
unfamiliar with where these slots are located, below is a listing of possible locations:

On a compartment on the bottom of the laptop.

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Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Under the keyboard.

In the computer.
If you cannot locate the slots after looking at each of the above recommendations, we recommend you
contact the computer manufacturer for additional help and information.

Once the slots are located, the next step is to install the computer memory. Today, most laptops follow
the same memory installation.

Because laptops are thin compared to a desktop computer, the memory banks are horizontal with the
laptop. The memory must be inserted at an angle (approximately 75 degrees). Once it's in the slot, press
down on the memory to snap it into place. The memory should also lay horizontally with the computer.

Step 5: SIMM memory installation

30 and 72-pin SIMM memory modules must occupy a bank. Computers that use 72-pin SIMMs have two
sockets as one bank. Therefore, two memory modules of equal value must be installed in pairs, unless
instructed otherwise by the computer or motherboard manufacturer.

The installation of most SIMM memory is the same. The memory is placed into the slot at a 75-degree
angle and while still in the memory slot, moved to a vertical (90-degree) angle. As the memory module is
moved to a vertical position, it should snap into place. When installed, ensure that both sides of the
memory module are snapped into place. If a memory module is not installed properly, it could cause
damage to the computer.

We recommend the larger memory modules be installed in the lowest available banks. For example, if
the computer has two 4 MB memory modules and you're installing two 32 MB memory modules, place
the 32 MB memory modules either in banks 0 and 1, or 1 and 2.

Step 6: Set memory in BIOS

Once the memory appears is installed into the computer, test it. Put the case back on the computer.
Connect the keyboard, monitor, and power to the computer. Turn on the computer.
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Dolores, Mabalacat City, Pampanga
Institute of Business and Computing Education
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

As the computer is booting, enter the BIOS setup, verify that the memory is detected, and if necessary,
adjust the settings to match your memory specifications. When verification and configuration is
complete, save the settings, exit BIOS, and reboot the computer.

How to install computer memory (RAM) (computerhope.com)

Prepared by: Reviewed by: CF:

LOVELY RUTH C. VALDEZ MYRNA C. CALMA, CPA, Ph.D. MELANIE V. BRIONES, Ed.D.
Instructor Dean Vice President for Academi