MCQ – Operating System
1. A
processor
a) is a
device that performs a sequence of operations specified by instructions
in memory
b) is
the device where information is stored
c) is a
sequence of instructions
d) is
typically characterized by interactive processing and time of the CPU’s time to
allow quick response to each other
Ans: A
2.
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 if it were machine language
Ans: B
3. A
loader 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 if it were machine
language
Ans: A
4. When
a computer is first turned on or restarted, a special type of absolute loader
is executed, called a
a)
Compile and Go loader
b) Boot
loader
c)
Bootstrap loader
d)
Relating loader
Ans: C
5. In
an absolute loading scheme, which loader function(s) is (are) accomplished by
programmer
a)
Allocation
b)
Linking
c) Both
a and b
d)
Reallocation
Ans: C
6. 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
Ans: B
7. The
operating system of a computer serves as a software interface between the user
and
a)
hardware
b)
peripheral
c)
memory
d)
screen
Ans: A
8. 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 drives operates
Ans: A
9.
Multiprogramming was made possible by
a) input/output
units that operate independently of the cpu
b)
operating system
c) both
a and b
d) None
of the above
Ans: C
10,
Which of the following is not a part of operating system?
a)
supervisor
b)
performance monitor
c)
job-control program
d)
input/output control program
Ans: B
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