- define bootstrap program
- describe how bootstrap is used to start a computer.
- state the main task of operating system
- state the three areas of resource management
- describe the resource management of CPU
- define scheduling
- define DMA (Direct Memory Access)
- describe the roles of the DMA
- explain briefly how DMA is used.
- state how OS is structured
- state and explain briefly the two modes of operation
- define kernel
- describe the two structures for an operating system
- why is management of I/O operation by the OS needed?
- define multitasking
- state and briefly describe the two types of multitasking
- define quantum
- state the four differences between preemptive and non-preemptive
- define burst time
- define starve