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Operating System

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  • Q1
    What is a process in the context of computer systems?
    A program in execution
    A hardware component
    A type of software license
    A computer virus
    30s
  • Q2
    In computer systems, what term describes an instance of a process that is ready to use CPU resources?
    Idle state
    Blocked state
    Ready state
    Terminated state
    30s
  • Q3
    What was a major limitation of early computer systems compared to modern systems?
    They used advanced graphics processing
    They could only execute one program at a time
    They were capable of running multiple users simultaneously
    They had unlimited memory capacity
    30s
  • Q4
    How did the evolution of processes enhance computer performance?
    By eliminating the need for hardware
    By allowing multiple programs to run concurrently without interference
    By increasing the size of programs
    By reducing the number of users
    30s
  • Q5
    What role does an operating system play in managing processes?
    It compiles code into machine language
    It allocates resources and coordinates execution of multiple programs
    It serves as a physical component of the computer
    It permanently stores user data
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the significance of the process concept in modern computing?
    It enables better resource management and multitasking
    It restricts the number of programs that can run
    It simplifies coding for developers
    It eliminates the need for hardware
    30s
  • Q7
    What is one key feature of modern multitasking operating systems related to processes?
    They do not support user interaction
    They can only run one process at a time
    They require manual memory management
    They can switch between processes rapidly
    30s
  • Q8
    What is meant by 'process scheduling' in an operating system?
    The way to save data to a hard drive
    The method of deciding which process runs at a given time
    The hardware setup for virtual machines
    The process of installing software
    30s
  • Q9
    Which component of a process indicates its current execution point within the program?
    I/O buffer
    Text section
    Memory block
    Program counter
    30s
  • Q10
    What does the term 'text section' refer to in the context of a process?
    The program code of the process
    The input/output operations performed by the program
    The data that the program manipulates
    The execution history of the process
    30s
  • Q11
    Which of the following best explains why a process is more than just a program's code?
    It is limited to user inputs
    It has no relation to hardware
    It includes current execution state and resources
    It only runs in the background
    30s
  • Q12
    Which element represents the address of the next instruction to be executed in a process?
    Data segment
    Program counter
    Heap pointer
    Stack pointer
    30s
  • Q13
    What does the processor's registers hold in the context of a process?
    User account settings
    Permanent storage files
    Network configurations
    Temporary data and control information
    30s
  • Q14
    Which of the following describes the execution context of a process?
    The hardware architecture of the system
    The state of the process, including CPU registers and memory allocation
    The network topology of connected devices
    The source code of the program
    30s
  • Q15
    What role does the program counter play in a process?
    It stores user data
    It manages memory allocation
    It handles I/O operations
    It tracks the next instruction to execute
    30s

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