Which of the Following Is a Task That Is Not

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a task that is not performed by the kernel of an operating system?

• A) Communicate with the user
• B) Schedule processes
• C) Allocate resources
• D) Avoid deadlock

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Definitions:

Plasma Membrane

The semipermeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell, which regulates the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

Membrane Potential

The voltage difference across a cell's plasma membrane, crucial for the conduction of electrical signals in nerve and muscle cells.

Threshold

The minimum level of stimulus intensity required to activate a neuron or to trigger a physiological response.

Depolarization

A process in neurons and muscle cells where the membrane potential becomes less negative, leading towards an action potential.