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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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Q151.
Multiprogramming

a.

is a method of memory allocation by which the program is subdivided into equal portions, or pages and core is subdivided into equal portions or blocks.

b.

consists of those addresses that may be generated by a processor during execution of a computation.

c.

is a method of allocating processor time.

d.

allows multiple programs to reside in separate areas of core at the time.

Discuss
Answer: (d).allows multiple programs to reside in separate areas of core at the time.
Q152.
A translator which reads an entire programme written in a high level language and converts it into machine language code is:

a.

assembler

b.

translator

c.

compiler

d.

system software

Discuss
Answer: (c).compiler
Q153.
The advantage(s) inherent to using high level languages is (are)

a.

Fewer people, less management and shorter transition in learning time

b.

Improved debugging capability, and superior documentation

c.

A greater degree of machine independence

d.

All of the above

Discuss
Answer: (d).All of the above
Q154.
Addressing modes

a.

defines the fundamental method of determining effective operand addresses

b.

are variations in the use of fundamental addressing structures, or some associated actions which are related to addressing.

c.

performs indicated operations on two fast registers of the machine and leave the result in one of the registers.

d.

all of the above

Discuss
Answer: (b).are variations in the use of fundamental addressing structures, or some associated actions which are related to addressing.
Q155.
In which way(s) a macro processor for assembly language can be implemented:

a.

independent two-pass processor

b.

independent one-pass processor

c.

processor incorporated into pass 1 of a standard two-pass assembler

d.

all of the above

Discuss
Answer: (d).all of the above
Q156.
Which of the following is a type of systems software used on microcomputers?

a.

MS-DOS

b.

PC-DOS

c.

Unix

d.

All of the above

Discuss
Answer: (d).All of the above
Q157.
What is the name given to the software which can be legally compiled and often used for free?

a.

Shareware program

b.

Public domain program

c.

Firmware program

d.

Mindware

Discuss
Answer: (b).Public domain program
Q158.
Advantage(s) of using assembly language rather than machine language is (are):

a.

It is mnemonic and easy to read.

b.

Addresses any symbolic, not absolute

c.

Introduction of data to program is easier

d.

all of the above

Discuss
Answer: (d).all of the above
Q159.
Job Control Language (JCL) statements are used to

a.

Read the input from the slow-speed card reader to the high-speed magnetic disk

b.

Specify, to the operating system, the beginning and end of a job in a batch

c.

Allocate the CPU to a job

d.

All of the above

Discuss
Answer: (b).Specify, to the operating system, the beginning and end of a job in a batch
Q160.
Which of the following is not true about documentation?

a.

Documentation, of a system, should be as clear and direct as possible

b.

Documentation increases the maintenance time and cost

c.

Documentation gives better understanding of the problem

d.

All of the above

Discuss
Answer: (b).Documentation increases the maintenance time and cost
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