Types of Operating Systems

Question 1

What is a multi-tasking operating system?

Answer 1

Each program is scheduled so it receives a very small time slice of processor time to give the impression that they are running simultaneously.

Question 2

What is a multi-user operating system?

Answer 2

Allows more than one user to use a computer at a time, managing each users preferences.

Question 3

What is a distributed operating system?

Answer 3

Combine processing power of multiple computers over network for single task. Controls and coordinates computers presenting them to the user as if they were a single system.

Question 4

What is an embedded operating system?

Answer 4

Run on dedicated hardware for max efficiency, low powered processors and little memory. For specialised tasks.

Question 5

What is a real-time operating system?

Answer 5

Processes are guaranteed to be executed within a known time frame. Redundancies built in to handle abnormal increases in inputs, as such processes never run at capacity.