Question 4 a) Distinguish between Serial Processing Systems and Simple Batch Systems; and indicate the steps involved in each.   b) Describe services that an operating system provides for file management in computer systems.   c) Discuss four categories of issues that are involved in disk cache design that must be addressed. Illustrate your answer with practical examples.

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a) Distinguish between Serial Processing Systems and Simple Batch Systems; and indicate the steps involved in each.

 

b) Describe services that an operating system provides for file management in computer systems.

 

c) Discuss four categories of issues that are involved in disk cache design that must be addressed. Illustrate your answer with practical examples.

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