ACtE07 · Chapter 7Programming & Applications🏛️ Past Licensure QuestionID: 917f34cd
Which type of operating system groups jobs with similar requirements into batches and executes them sequentially without user interaction?
Which type of operating system groups jobs with similar requirements into batches and executes them sequentially without user interaction?
Multiple Choice Options
- A
Multiprogramming OS
- B
Distributed OS
- C✓ Correct Option
Batch Processing OS
- D
Hard Real-Time OS
Detailed Technical Solution & Explanation
A Batch Processing Operating System collects programs and data in batches with similar resource needs (e.g., using punched cards or tape jobs) and executes them sequentially to maximize CPU throughput without interactive user input.
Option Analysis:
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Option A (Multiprogramming OS): Keeps multiple jobs in memory to overlap I/O and CPU execution.
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Option B (Distributed OS): Manages a collection of independent networked computers.
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Option C (Batch Processing OS): Correct. Groups similar jobs into batches to run sequentially.
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Option D (Hard Real-Time OS): Guarantees strict deadline execution for time-critical tasks.
Reference: Demo2 · Set 2NEC Licensure Syllabus