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A program
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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
Correct Answer
is a sequence of instructions
Operating Systems Concepts problems
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1. An instruction in a programming language that is replaced by a sequence of instructions prior to assembly or compiling is known as
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A. procedure name
B. macro
C. label
D. literal
E. None of the above
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Correct Answer: macro
2. A sequence of instructions, in a computer language, to get the desired result, is known as
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A. Algorithm
B. Decision Table
C. Program
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
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Correct Answer: Program
3. Which of the following filename extension suggests that the file is a backup copy of another file?
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A. TXT
B. COM
C. BAS
D. BAK
E. None of the above
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Correct Answer: BAK
4. The principles of structured programming forbid the use of
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A. WHILE-DO
B. GOTO
C. IF-THEN-ELSE
D. DO-WHILE
E. None of the above
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Correct Answer: GOTO
5. Information in a memory that is no longer valid or wanted is known as
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A. non-volatile
B. volatile
C. surplus
D. garbage
E. None of the above
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Correct Answer: garbage
6. Banker's algorithm for resource allocation deals with
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A. deadlock prevention
B. deadlock avoidance
C. deadlock recovery
D. mutual exclusion
E. None of the above
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Correct Answer: deadlock avoidance
7. The primary purpose of an operating system is to:
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A. make computer easier to use
B. keep system programmers employed
C. make the most efficient use of the hardware
D. allow people to sue the computers
E. None of the above
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Correct Answer: make computer easier to use
8. In DOS, what key would you press to step through the Config.sys and Autoexec.bat?
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A. F1
B. F3
C. F5
D. F8
E. None of the above
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Correct Answer: F8
9. To view any currently running Terminate Stay Resident (TSR's) programs you could type:
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A. Memory
B. MEM
C. SYS /M
D. MEMMAKER
E. None of the above
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Correct Answer: MEM
10. HIMEM.SYS controls:
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A. DOS=HIGH
B. RMDRIVE.SYS
C. SMARTDRV.SYS
D. Extended Memory
E. None of the above
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Correct Answer: Extended Memory
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