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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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Q161.
The system/370 assembler language

a.

allows the programmer to write base registers and displacements explicitly in the source program.

b.

is used to remember which of the general-purpose registers are currently available as base registers, and what base addresses they contain.

c.

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

d.

is a term that refers to the control programs of an operating system.

Discuss
Answer: (a).allows the programmer to write base registers and displacements explicitly in the source program.
Q162.
In an absolute loading scheme, which loader function is accomplished by loader

a.

Reallocation

b.

Allocation

c.

Linking

d.

Loading

Discuss
Answer: (d).Loading
Q163.
What is the name given to all the programs inside the computer with makes it usable?

a.

Application software

b.

System software

c.

Firm ware

d.

Shareware

Discuss
Answer: (b).System software
Q164.
The advantage(s) of incorporating the macro processor into pass 1 is(are):

a.

many functions do not have to be implemented twice.

b.

Functions are combined and it is not necessary to create intermediate files as output from the macros processor and input to the assembler.

c.

more flexibility is available to the programmer in that he may use all the features of the assembler in conjunction with macros.

d.

all of the above

Discuss
Answer: (d).all of the above
Q165.
In analyzing the compilation of PL/I program, the description "creation of more optimal matrix" is associated with

a.

Assembly and output

b.

Code generation

c.

Syntax analysis

d.

Machine independent optimization

Discuss
Answer: (d).Machine independent optimization
Q166.
In memory systems, boundary registers

a.

are used for temporary program variable storage

b.

are only necessary with fixed partitions

c.

track page boundaries

d.

track the beginning and ending of programs

Discuss
Answer: (d).track the beginning and ending of programs
Q167.
Which of the following is true for machine language.

a.

Repeated execution of program segments

b.

Depicting flow of data in a system

c.

A sequence of instructions which, when followed properly, solves a problem

d.

the language which communicates with the computer using only the binary digits 1 and 0.

Discuss
Answer: (d).the language which communicates with the computer using only the binary digits 1 and 0.
Q168.
A relocate program form 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: (b).consists of a program and relevant information for its relocation.
Q169.
If you want to execute more than one program at a time, the systems software you are using must be capable of:

a.

word processing

b.

virtual memory

c.

compiling

d.

multitasking

Discuss
Answer: (d).multitasking
Q170.
In analyzing the compilation of PL/I program, the description "resolving symbolic address (labels) and generating machine language" is associated with

a.

Assembly and output

b.

Code generation

c.

Storage assignment

d.

Syntax analysis

Discuss
Answer: (a).Assembly and output
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