Operating System MCQs

Question 1

The advantage(s) of incorporating the macro processor into pass 1 is(are):

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all of the above

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many functions do not have to be implemented twice.

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

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

Question 2

In analyzing the compilation of PL/I program, the description "creation of more optimal matrix" is associated with

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Machine independent optimization

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Assembly and output

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Code generation

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Syntax analysis

Question 3

In memory systems, boundary registers

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track the beginning and ending of programs

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are used for temporary program variable storage

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are only necessary with fixed partitions

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track page boundaries

Question 4

Which of the following is true for machine language.

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

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Repeated execution of program segments

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Depicting flow of data in a system

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

Question 5

Which of the following is not applications software?

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UNIX

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Word processing

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Spreadsheet

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Desktop publishing

Question 6

Scissoring enables

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a part of data to be displayed

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entire data to be displayed

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full data display on full area of screen

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no data to be displayed

Question 7

A relocate program form is one which

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consists of a program and relevant information for its relocation.

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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.

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can itself performs the relocation of its address-sensitive portions.

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all of the above

Question 8

If you want to execute more than one program at a time, the systems software you are using must be capable of:

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multitasking

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word processing

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virtual memory

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compiling

Question 9

In analyzing the compilation of PL/I program, the description "resolving symbolic address (labels) and generating machine language" is associated with

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Assembly and output

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Code generation

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Storage assignment

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Syntax analysis