Computer interview questions – page 80

To 'boot', the system the computer must have a(n)

1. A.Assembler
2. B.Compiler
3. C.Operating system
4. D.Loader

____ is the part of the filename that indicates which compiler or software package is needed to run the files.

1. A.Extension
2. B.RAM
3. C.Path
4. D.Cache

What is the general name of the device which produces hardcopy graphics?

1. A.Microfilm
2. B.COM
3. C.Plotter
4. D.Printer

Scheduling is

1. A.the same regardless of the purpose of the system
2. B.quite simple to implement, even on large mainframes
3. C.unrelated to performance considerations
4. D.allowing job to use the processor

How many types of multiprocessing models are there?

1. A.1
2. B.2
3. C.3
4. D.4

A computer cannot "boot" if it does not have

1. A.Assembler
2. B.Operating system
3. C.Complier
4. D.Loader

What is the standard set of functions through which application interacts with the Kernel?

1. A.Compilers
2. B.Utility programs
3. C.Kernel code
4. D.System libraries

DEL command is used to

1. A.Delete files
2. B.Delete labels
3. C.Delete contents
4. D.Delete directory

The Operating System was first introduced, the primary goal was mainly to ___

1. A.Share memory
2. B.User friendly
3. C.Optimize resources
4. D.None of the given

The Operating System should work in a network as well as ___ environment.

1. A.diverted
2. B.data
3. C.distributed
4. D.direct

_____ may be the first elementary Operating System.

1. A.Resident System
2. B.Resident Monitor
3. C.Resident Operator
4. D.Resident Computer

____ is an example of single user Operating System.

1. A.Ms-Dos
2. B.Linux
3. C.Unix
4. D.Basic

The ___ program is not allowed to read data from the disk.

1. A.OS
2. B.Application
3. C.System
4. D.Resident Monitor

____ mechanism was created, which allowed transferring data to and from memory without the intervention of the CPU.

1. A.Driver Monitor Access
2. B.Driver Memory Access
3. C.Direct Monitor Access
4. D.Direct Memory Access

_____ is a way of dealing with dedicated I/O devices in a multiprogramming system.

1. A.System call
2. B.Spooling
3. C.Storage
4. D.Buffer

The allocation of processors by process management is also known as the CPU ___

1. A.Managing
2. B.Processing
3. C.Planning
4. D.Scheduling

When a computer is ___ of any software it is just like dead body.

1. A.Amicable
2. B.Devoid
3. C.A machine
4. D.Some

The eye is an interface between the object and the part of the brain that processes ____

1. A.Visual data
2. B.Graphic data
3. C.Audio data
4. D.Text data

Card reader is an example of

1. A.Multi-tasking
2. B.Multiprogramming
3. C.Batch operating system
4. D.None of these

Context switching is part of

1. A.Interrupt servicing
2. B.Interrupt handling
3. C.Polling
4. D.Spooling

Which of the following is an example of a spooled device?

1. A.A graphic display device
2. B.A line printer used to print the output of a number of jobs
3. C.A secondary storage device in a virtual memory system
4. D.A terminal used to enter input data to a running program

Operating system is resident in memory of which part?

1. A.Middle
2. B.Lower
3. C.Upper
4. D.All of these

Two basic types of operating systems are

1. A.Batch and interactive
2. B.Sequential and real time
3. C.Batch and time share
4. D.Sequential and direct

Operating System assumes responsibility, that of serving as a ____

1. A.Control program
2. B.Contribute program
3. C.Supplement program
4. D.Supply program

To avoid the delay due to manual operation ___ was introduced.

1. A.Assistant
2. B.Efficient
3. C.Job sequencing
4. D.Manual

A set of extended instructions providing an interface between the Operating System and the user programs, is called a ____

1. A.Machine call
2. B.System call
3. C.Instruction call
4. D.Service call

System level security is offered by the ____ in a multi-user environment.

1. A.code
2. B.password
3. C.name
4. D.secret code

A ____ controls the execution of user programs to prevent errors and improper use of the computer.

1. A.control program
2. B.contribute program
3. C.supplement program
4. D.supply program

____ give iterative usage of the particular application.

1. A.Interface
2. B.Icons
3. C.Files
4. D.Programs

The ____ attacks and discourage people to get connected to the net.

1. A.source program
2. B.system
3. C.virus
4. D.both a and b