Os Quiz interview questions – page 6

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

Two operating modes of AT are

1. A.Direct mode, indirect mode
2. B.Virtual mode, dedicated mode
3. C.Private mode, public mode
4. D.Real mode, protected mode

Computer system is divided into how many numbers of components?

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

What is the name of the operating system that reads and reacts in terms of actual time?

1. A.Real time system
2. B.Time sharing system
3. C.Quick response system
4. D.Batch system

Which of the following software is used to simplify using of system software?

1. A.Time sharing
2. B.Multi-tasking
3. C.Operating environment
4. D.Spreadsheet

UNIX operating system

1. A.can run on PC's and larger system
2. B.is multitasking
3. C.is multiuser
4. D.all of these

Operating systems

1. A.enables the programmer to draw a flow chart
2. B.provides a layer, user friendly interface
3. C.links a program with subroutine it references
4. D.all of these

Which of the following Is not a part of the operating system?

1. A.Input/output control program
2. B.Job control program
3. C.Supervisor
4. D.Performance monitor

Operating system is a collection of

1. A.Software routines
2. B.Input-output devices
3. C.Hardware components
4. D.All of these

Which of the following is not an operating system?

1. A.UNIX
2. B.MS-DOS
3. C.CP/M
4. D.PASCAL

FIFO scheduling is

1. A.Fair-share scheduling
2. B.Deadline scheduling
3. C.Non-preemptive scheduling
4. D.Preemptive scheduling