Computer-Systems Structure

Question 1

The operating System must ensure the ___ of the computer system.

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Answer 1

correct operation

Question 2

So that the user will not interfere with the ____, the hardware must provide appropriate ___ to ensure correct behavior.

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Answer 2

proper operation of the systems, mechanism

Question 3

A ____ consists of a CPU and a number of device controllers that are connected through a ___ that provides access to shared memory.

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Answer 3

modern, general-purpose computer system, common bus

Question 4

Each device controller is ___ (for example, disk drives, audio devices, and video displays).

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Answer 4

in charge of a specific type of device

Question 5

The ____ can execute concurrently (at the same time), competing for memory cycles. To ensure orderly access to the shared memory (RAM), a ____ is provided whose function is to synchronize access to the memory.

Answer 5

CPU and the device controllers, memory controller

Question 6

Visualize/Describe the Computer-System Operation

Answer 6

• [disks] [mouse, keyboard, printer] [monitor]*
  CPU — disk controller — USB controller —graphics adapter
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  memory

yung 4 na yan connected horizontally sa isa’t isa then sa memory