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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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Q201.
The term "operating system" means

a.

a set of programs which controls computer working

b.

the way a computer operator works

c.

conversion of high level language into machine code

d.

the way a floppy disk drive operates

Discuss
Answer: (a).a set of programs which controls computer working
Q202.
Which of the following, is necessary to work on a computer

a.

Compiler

b.

Operating system

c.

Assembly

d.

Interpreter of the above

Discuss
Answer: (b).Operating system
Q203.
Assembler is

a.

a program that places programs into memory and prepares them for execution.

b.

a program that automate the translation of assembly language into machine language.

c.

a program that accepts a program written in a high level language and produces an object program.

d.

is a program that appears to execute a source program as if it were machine language.

Discuss
Answer: (b).a program that automate the translation of assembly language into machine language.
Q204.
Indicate which, of the following, in not true about an interpreter

a.

Interpreter generates an object program from the source program

b.

Interpreter is a kind of translator

c.

Interpreter analyses each source statement every time it is to be executed

d.

All of the above

Discuss
Answer: (a).Interpreter generates an object program from the source program
Q205.
Object modules generated by assemblers that contain unresolved external references are resolved for two or more object modules by a/an

a.

operating system

b.

loader

c.

linker

d.

compiler

Discuss
Answer: (c).linker
Q206.
The advantage of a command processor running only built-in commands is:

a.

flexibility to the users in running lists of commands by simply collecting them in named batch command files

b.

the command set being common across different hardware configurations

c.

users can create system programs and run them as commands

d.

the processing is much faster than would other-wise be the case when user defined commands are used

Discuss
Answer: (b).the command set being common across different hardware configurations
Q207.
Under multiprograming, turnaround time for short jobs is usually _____ and that for long jobs is slightly _____.

a.

lengthened; shortened

b.

shortened; lengthened

c.

shortened; shortened

d.

lengthened; lengthened

Discuss
Answer: (b).shortened; lengthened
Q208.
Two basic types of operating systems are:

a.

sequential and direct

b.

batch and timesharing

c.

sequential and realtime

d.

batch and interactive.

Discuss
Answer: (d).batch and interactive.
Q209.
In analyzing the compilation of PL/I program, the term "Machine independent optimization" 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: (c).creation of more optional matrix.
Q210.
An instruction in a programming language that is replaced by a sequence of instructions prior to assembly or compiling is known as

a.

procedure name

b.

macro

c.

label

d.

literal

Discuss
Answer: (b).macro
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