• 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