Question 1 (SO 1, AC 4)
List examples of performance limiting factors and how they can be resolved.
Question 2 (SO 2, AC 3)
Identify problems that can affect multi-user networked operating systems.
Determine ways of resolving the problems that you have identified above.
Question 1:
Performance limiting factors can include:
1. Hardware limitations: outdated or insufficient hardware can slow down performance.
2. Software inefficiencies: poorly optimized software or excessive background processes can hinder performance.
3. Network issues: slow internet connection or interference can affect performance.
4. Lack of system maintenance: not regularly updating software, cleaning out temporary files, or defragmenting the hard drive can lead to decreased performance.
Ways to resolve these performance limiting factors include upgrading hardware, optimizing software, improving network connectivity, and performing regular maintenance tasks such as updates and cleanups.
Question 2:
Problems that can affect multi-user networked operating systems include:
1. Network congestion: too many users accessing the network simultaneously can lead to slow performance.
2. Security vulnerabilities: potential for unauthorized access or data breaches in a shared network environment.
3. Compatibility issues: different devices or software versions may not be fully compatible with the network.
4. Resource allocation: uneven distribution of resources among users can impact overall system performance.
Ways to resolve these problems include implementing network traffic management tools to alleviate congestion, enhancing security protocols to protect sensitive information, ensuring compatibility through regular updates and compatibility checks, and implementing fair resource allocation policies for users on the network.