Processor scheduling;refers to allocating each job waiting for execution a processor time at a given interval.
Resource allocation;each available request is given a unique identification number called interrupt request(IRQ),poor resource allocation will result to a deadlock. A deadlock is a situation where a particular job holds a requested resource but fails to release it.
Memory management ;operating systems determines which tasks should remain in the memory waiting for execution and which should be kicked /moved in the secondary memory.
Input/output management;Operating system coordinates between various input,output and peripheral devices.
Communication control and management;operating systems is responsible for managing communication devices and provides an environment within which communication protocol operate.
Error handing;operating systems have ways of alerting user of hardware and software failures and if possible shows the user how to correct.
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