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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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Q281.
What is dispatch latency?

a.

The time taken by the dispatcher to stop one process and start another

b.

The time taken by the processor to write a file into disk

c.

The whole time taken by all processor

d.

None of Above

Discuss
Answer: (a).The time taken by the dispatcher to stop one process and start another
Q282.
A page fault occurs when

a.

the Deadlock happens

b.

the Segmentation starts

c.

the page is found in the memory

d.

the page is not found in the memory

Discuss
Answer: (d).the page is not found in the memory
Q283.
Whenever you move a directory from one location to another

a.

All files inside the directory are moved

b.

All the subdirectory inside that directory are moved

c.

The directory is moved the source file is not moved

d.

Both a and b

Discuss
Answer: (d).Both a and b
Q284.
The Basic Input Output System (BIOS) resides in

a.

RAM

b.

ROM

c.

The CPU

d.

Memory Cache

Discuss
Answer: (b).ROM
Q285.
Which of the following does not occur during the power-on-self-test (POST)?

a.

The scan disk utility begins to run

b.

The video card and video memory are tested

c.

The BIOS identification process occurs

d.

Memory chip are checked to ensure that they are working properly

Discuss
Answer: (a).The scan disk utility begins to run
Q286.
The maximum size of a write file is limited to only

a.

Name of the file

b.

Extension of the file

c.

The amount of memory in your computer

d.

All of above

Discuss
Answer: (c).The amount of memory in your computer
Q287.
Which of the following is drop down list?

a.

List

b.

Combo box

c.

Text area

d.

None

Discuss
Answer: (b).Combo box
Q288.
Recently deleted files are stored in

a.

Recycle bin

b.

Desktop

c.

Taskbar

d.

My computer

Discuss
Answer: (a).Recycle bin
Q289.
Which components appear in the initial Windows start up display?

a.

Dialog boxes

b.

Start menu

c.

Taskbar

d.

All of above

Discuss
Answer: (c).Taskbar
Q290.
A small part of taskbar that has icons of background running applications is

a.

Start button

b.

Quick launch

c.

Task bar

d.

System tray

Discuss
Answer: (d).System tray
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