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Operating System

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QUESTIONS (CLO 1): 10 MARKS

Write a short report covering the following topics:

Operating System Overview: Briefly explain the role of an operating system in managing

hardware and software resources.

Interrupts in Operating Systems: Discuss the concept of interrupts by answering:

  • What is an interrupt?
  • Why are interrupts important in OS design?
  • Differentiate between: Hardware interrupts and Software interrupts
  • Give one real-world example of an interrupt (e.g., keyboard input, timer).

    • Threads and Multithreading: Explain the following:

  • What is a thread?
  • Difference between a process and a thread
  • Benefits of multithreading in modern applications
  • Provide one example of an application that uses threads (e.g., web browser, video player).

    • Reflection: Explain how interrupts and threads improve system performance and responsiveness.

    Note: The maximum allowed similarity percentage is mentioned in the syllabus. Also, do not forget

    to mention your references

    Al Ain University
    College of Engineering

    ASSIGNMENT 1
    Course Number: 0102340
    Section(s): 61
    Date: 3-2-2026

    Course Title: Operating System
    Instructor: Prof. Zina Houhamdi
    Dr. Tarik Elamsy
    Due date: 10-2-2026

    QUESTIONS (CLO 1): 10 MARKS
    Write a short report covering the following topics:
    Operating System Overview: Briefly explain the role of an operating system in managing
    hardware and software resources.
    Interrupts in Operating Systems: Discuss the concept of interrupts by answering:
    • What is an interrupt?
    • Why are interrupts important in OS design?
    • Differentiate between: Hardware interrupts and Software interrupts
    • Give one real-world example of an interrupt (e.g., keyboard input, timer).
    Threads and Multithreading: Explain the following:
    • What is a thread?
    • Difference between a process and a thread
    • Benefits of multithreading in modern applications
    • Provide one example of an application that uses threads (e.g., web browser, video player).
    Reflection: Explain how interrupts and threads improve system performance and responsiveness.
    Note: The maximum allowed similarity percentage is mentioned in the syllabus. Also, do not forget
    to mention your references

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