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A Processor
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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 user.
E. None of the above
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is a device that performs a sequence of operations specified by instructions in memory.
Operating Systems Concepts problems
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1. Addressing modes
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A. defines the fundamental method of determining effective operand addresses
B. are variations in the use of fundamental addressing structures, or some associated actions which are related to addressing.
C. performs indicated operations on two fast registers of the machine and leave the result in one of the registers.
D. all of the above
E. None of the above
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Correct Answer: are variations in the use of fundamental addressing structures, or some associated actions which are related to addressing.
2. Which of the following is helpful in evaluating applications software what will best suit your needs?
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A. recommendations by other users
B. computer magazines
C. objective software reviews
D. all of the above
E. None of the above
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Correct Answer: all of the above
3. The macro processor must perform
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A. recognize macro definitions and macro calls
B. save the macro definitions
C. expand macros calls and substitute arguments
D. all of the above
E. None of the above
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Correct Answer: all of the above
4. Swapping
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A. works best with many small partitions
B. allows many programs to use memory simultaneously
C. allows each program in turn to use the memory
D. does not work with overlaying
E. None of the above
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Correct Answer: allows each program in turn to use the memory
5. The working set theory of programming behaviour of processes running within an operating system involves
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A. the collection of pages that a process accesses
B. disk scheduling mechanisms
C. coalescing holes in memory
D. assigning the CPU to processes
E. None of the above
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Correct Answer: the collection of pages that a process accesses
6. What is the name given to the software which can be legally compiled and often used for free?
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A. Shareware program
B. Public domain program
C. Firmware program
D. Mindware
E. None of the above
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Correct Answer: Public domain program
7. An algorithm is best described as
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A. A computer language
B. A step by step procedure for solving a problem
C. A branch of mathematics
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
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Correct Answer: A step by step procedure for solving a problem
8. The advantage(s) inherent to using high level languages is (are)
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A. Fewer people, less management and shorter transition in learning time
B. Improved debugging capability, and superior documentation
C. A greater degree of machine independence
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
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Correct Answer: All of the above
9. Operating system is
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A. A collection of hardware components
B. A collection of input-output devices
C. A collection of software routines
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
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Correct Answer: A collection of software routines
10. The details of all external symbols and relocation formation (relocation list or map) is provided to linker by
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A. Macro processor
B. Translator
C. Loader
D. Editor
E. None of the above
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Correct Answer: Translator
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