Subject Name/Code: CS3451/Introduction to Operating Systems

1. What characteristics distinguish the various elements of a memory hierarchy.

2. List and briefly define the four main elements of a computer?
3. What is Cache Memory.
4. What is an operating system.
5. Define Process?
6. What is meant by context switching.

7. a) i) Explain Operating System Overview?

a) ii) Discuss multiprocessor systems in detail.
b) Explain in detail the Evolution of Operating System with neat diagram.

8. a) Explain the various structures of an Operating system with a neat diagram.

b) (i) Explain the Distributed System
(ii) Describe System call and System programs in details

9. (a) (i) Discuss Components of Process, PCB and Process states.

(ii) Describe the difference among short-term and medium-term and long-term
scheduling with suitable example .

(b) (i) Define CPU Scheduling? What is Preemptive and Non – Preemptive scheduling.
(ii) Explain Scheduling algorithms, give an suitable example for FIFO and SJF and
draw a Gantt chart for the example