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Dive deep into the fascinating world of OS Basics with our comprehensive set of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs). This page is dedicated to exploring the fundamental concepts and intricacies of OS Basics, a crucial aspect of Operating System. In this section, you will encounter a diverse range of MCQs that cover various aspects of OS Basics, from the basic principles to advanced topics. Each question is thoughtfully crafted to challenge your knowledge and deepen your understanding of this critical subcategory within Operating System.

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Q111.
Which of the following addressing modes, facilitates access to an operand whose location is defined relative to the beginning of the data structure in which it appears?

a.

ascending

b.

sorting

c.

index

d.

indirect

Discuss
Answer: (c).index
Q112.
While running DOS on a PC, which command would be used to duplicate the entire diskette?

a.

COPY

b.

DISKCOPY

c.

CHKDSK

d.

TYPE

Discuss
Answer: (b).DISKCOPY
Q113.
Which of the following rules out the use of GO TO?

a.

Flowchart

b.

HIPO-DIAGRAMS

c.

Nassi-Shneiderman diagram

d.

All of the above

Discuss
Answer: (c).Nassi-Shneiderman diagram
Q114.
A system program that sets up an executable program in main memory ready for execution is

a.

assembler

b.

linker

c.

loader

d.

compiler

Discuss
Answer: (c).loader
Q115.
Which of the following are loaded into main memory when the computer is booted?

a.

internal command instructions

b.

external command instructions

c.

utility programs

d.

word processing instructions

Discuss
Answer: (a).internal command instructions
Q116.
What is the name given to the organized collection of software that controls the overall operation of a computer?

a.

Working system

b.

Peripheral system

c.

Operating system

d.

Controlling system

Discuss
Answer: (c).Operating system
Q117.
In analyzing the compilation of PL/I program, the term "Lexical analysis" is associated with

a.

recognition of basic syntactic constructs through reductions.

b.

recognition of basic elements and creation of uniform symbols

c.

creation of more optional matrix.

d.

use of macro processor to produce more optimal assembly code

Discuss
Answer: (b).recognition of basic elements and creation of uniform symbols
Q118.
System generation:

a.

is always quite simple

b.

is always very difficult

c.

varies in difficulty between systems

d.

requires extensive tools to be understandable

Discuss
Answer: (c).varies in difficulty between systems
Q119.
The Memory Address Register

a.

is a hardware memory device which denotes the location of the current instruction being executed.

b.

is a group of electrical circuits (hardware), that performs the intent of instructions fetched from memory.

c.

contains the address of the memory location that is to be read from or stored into.

d.

contains a copy of the designated memory location specified by the MAR after a "read" or the new contents of the memory prior to a "write".

Discuss
Answer: (c).contains the address of the memory location that is to be read from or stored into.
Q120.
A non-relocatable program is one which

a.

cannot be made to execute in any area of storage other than the one designated for it at the time of its coding or translation.

b.

consists of a program and relevant information for its relocation.

c.

can itself performs the relocation of its address-sensitive portions.

d.

all of the above

Discuss
Answer: (a).cannot be made to execute in any area of storage other than the one designated for it at the time of its coding or translation.
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