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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:
Threads and Multithreading: Explain the following:
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
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
GOOD LUCK
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