Types of operating systems

Question 1

What is a multi tasking OS

Answer 1

A multi-tasking operating system allows more than one program to run at the same time

Question 2

What is a multi user OS

Answer 2

A multi user OS allows for multiple users to access a single computer usually a mainframe via a network.
Each user is given a certain amount of CPU time.

Question 3

What tasks do the multi user OS carry outt

Answer 3

Allocates resources for the jobs wanted to run.
Keeps logs of processing time used.
calculates most efficient use of computer processing cycles.
Maintains security and privacy

Question 4

What is a distributed OS

Answer 4

A distributed OS allows for a number of computers at the same to to undertake a single computer intensive task like the ones used at CGI rendering farms in hollywood to render 3D images for films.

Question 5

What is a real time OS

Answer 5

A RTOS is designed to handle inputted data in a guaranteed time (Latency) and are usually used in factorys

Question 6

What is an embedded OS

Answer 6

An embedded OS is designed for a specific system hardware

Question 7

What is a batch OS

Answer 7

A batch OS repeats the same task over and over again but requires a separate program for input and output