IT2105

Task Performance
Processes
Objectives:

At the end of the exercise, the students should be able to:

 Distinguish operating system components that are needed to control processes and manage resources;
and
 Assess the control structure of an operating system and its processes

Instructions:
Part 1 (3 items x 5 points)
1. Recall the details about the kernel components of a Windows operating system (OS). Based on the
figure below, select three (3) kernel components that you think are the most significant in terms of
process control.
2. Give one (1) sample process that can be executed by each kernel component you have selected.
Explain each sample process relative to its corresponding process control structure. Perform additional
research if necessary.

Figure 1. The internal architecture of Windows operating system.

Source: Operating Systems: Internal and Design Principles 9th ed., 2018 p. 102

Part 2 (60 points)

Select a computing device or a gadget (i.e., smartphone, tablet, and laptop) that you currently have access to.
Then, answer the following items:
a. What is the operating system of the device? (2 points)
b. What is the total memory capacity (RAM) of the device? (2 points)

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c. What is the available or remaining memory capacity (RAM) of the device? (2 points)
d. Enumerate five (5) running application processes in the device. Select applications that consume high
memory utilization. Indicate the memory allocation for each process. (5 items x 2 points)
e. Enumerate five (5) running background processes or system processes in the device. Select processes
that consume high memory utilization. Indicate the memory allocation for each process. (5 items x 2
points)
f. Which has higher memory utilization in your device, the background/system processes or the
application processes? Briefly explain the condition of processes in your device to support your answer.
(Essay: 5 points)
g. Give three (3) possible ways to connect your device to other devices. Describe each in one (1) sentence.
(3 items x 3 points)
h. Does the process of connecting your device to other devices create new processes? Why or why not?
(Essay: 5 points)
i. What are the possible effects of ending (force stop) multiple processes in your device? Elaborate on
your answer. (Essay: 5 points)
j. Describe the functionality of your device in the less-privileged mode. (Essay: 5 points)
k. Identify at least two (2) ways on how you can terminate processes in your device and briefly describe
each. (Essay: 5 points)
Note: If you are evaluating a smartphone, you might have to enable the Developer Mode/Developer Options of the device.

Grading Rubric for Essay:

Criteria Performance Indicator Points
Content Correct ideas, concepts, and/or examples were included. 3
Organization The presentation of ideas was generally organized. 2
TOTAL 5
Note: DO NOT COPY AND PASTE. Students who copy and paste their work from any website or their classmate will automatically receive a failing mark for this assessment task.

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