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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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Q31.
Software is a program that directs the overall operation of the computer, facilitates its use and interacts with the user. What are the different types of this software ?

a.

Operating system

b.

Language Compiler

c.

Utilities

d.

All of the above

Discuss
Answer: (d).All of the above
Q32.
A __________ is a software that manages the time of a microprocessor to ensure that all time critical events are processed as efficiently as possible. This software allows the system activities to be divided into multiple independent elements called tasks.

a.

Kernel

b.

Shell

c.

Processor

d.

Device Driver

Discuss
Answer: (a).Kernel
Q33.
The primary job of the operating system of a computer is to ________.

a.

Command Resources

b.

Manage Resources

c.

Provide Utilities

d.

Be user friendly

Discuss
Answer: (b).Manage Resources
Q34.
Who is called a supervisor of computer activity ?

a.

CPU

b.

Operating system

c.

Control unit

d.

Application Program

Discuss
Answer: (b).Operating system
Q35.
Routine is not loaded until it is called. All routines are kept on disk in a relocatable load format. The main program is loaded into memory & is executed. This type of loading is called _________ .

a.

Static loading

b.

Dynamic loading

c.

Dynamic linking

d.

Overlays

Discuss
Answer: (c).Dynamic linking
Q36.
The kernel of the operating system remains in the primary memory because ________.

a.

It is mostly called (used)

b.

It manages all interrupt calls

c.

It controls all operations in process

d.

It is low level

Discuss
Answer: (a). It is mostly called (used)
Q37.
Multi-programming systems ________.

a.

Are easier to develop than single programming systems

b.

Execute each job faster

c.

Execute more jobs in the same time

d.

Are used only on large main frame computers

Discuss
Answer: (c).Execute more jobs in the same time
Q38.
Multiprocessing ________.

a.

Make the operating system simpler

b.

Allows multiple processes to run simultaneously

c.

Is completely understood by all major computer vendors

d.

Allows the same computer to have the multiple processors

Discuss
Answer: (d).Allows the same computer to have the multiple processors
Q39.
What is the first step in performing an operating system upgrade ?

a.

Partition the drive

b.

Format the drive

c.

Backup critical data

d.

Backup old operating system

Discuss
Answer: (c).Backup critical data
Q40.
The technique, for sharing the time of a computer among several jobs, which switches jobs so rapidly such that each job appears to have the computer to itself, is called ________.

a.

Time Sharing

b.

Time out

c.

Time domain

d.

Multitasking

Discuss
Answer: (a).Time Sharing
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