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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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Q131.
The process of transferring data intended for a peripheral device into a disk (or intermediate store) so that it can be transferred to peripheral at a more convenient time or in bulk, is known as

a.

multiprogramming

b.

spooling

c.

caching

d.

virtual programming

Discuss
Answer: (b).spooling
Q132.
The action of parsing the source program into the proper syntactic classes is known as

a.

syntax analysis

b.

lexical analysis

c.

interpretation analysis

d.

general syntax analysis

Discuss
Answer: (b).lexical analysis
Q133.
Which, of the following is not true about the description of a decision table?

a.

A decision table is easy to modify

b.

A decision table is directly understood by the computer

c.

A decision table is easy to understand

d.

All of the above

Discuss
Answer: (b).A decision table is directly understood by the computer
Q134.
When did IBM release the first version of disk operating system DOS version 1.0?

a.

1981

b.

1982

c.

1983

d.

1984

Discuss
Answer: (a).1981
Q135.
Most of the microcomputer's operating systems like Apple DOS, MS DOS and PC DOS etc. are called disk operating systems because

a.

they are memory resident

b.

they are initially stored on disk

c.

they are available on magnetic tapes

d.

they are partly in primary memory and partly on disk

Discuss
Answer: (b).they are initially stored on disk
Q136.
Which is a permanent database in the general model of compiler?

a.

Literal Table

b.

Identifier Table

c.

Terminal Table

d.

Source code

Discuss
Answer: (c).Terminal Table
Q137.
What is the name of the technique in which the operating system of a computer executes several programs concurrently by switching back and forth between them?

a.

Partitioning

b.

Multitasking

c.

Windowing

d.

Paging

Discuss
Answer: (b).Multitasking
Q138.
Operating system

a.

links a program with the subroutines it references

b.

provides a layered, user-friendly interface

c.

enables the programmer to draw a flowchart

d.

all of the above

Discuss
Answer: (b).provides a layered, user-friendly interface
Q139.
The details of all external symbols and relocation formation (relocation list or map) is provided to linker by

a.

Macro processor

b.

Translator

c.

Loader

d.

Editor

Discuss
Answer: (b).Translator
Q140.
The macro processor must perform

a.

recognize macro definitions and macro calls

b.

save the macro definitions

c.

expand macros calls and substitute arguments

d.

all of the above

Discuss
Answer: (d).all of the above
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