Type:
Test Bank and Source Code
Resource:
Operating System Concepts
Edition:
10th Edition
Author(s):
Abraham Silberschatz Greg Gagne Peter B. Galvin
Chapter 1 Multiple Choice Questions 1. In what way is an operating system like a government? A) It seldom functions correctly. B) It creates an environment within which other programs can do useful work. C) It performs most useful functions by itself. D) It is always concerned primarily with the individual's needs. Ans: B Section 1.1 Difficulty: Easy
2. Which of the following components of a computer system defines the ways to use system resources to solve computing problems? A) application programs B) operating system C) computer hardware D) computer logo Ans: A Difficulty: Easy Feedback: 1.1
3. ____ operating systems are designed primarily to maximize resource utilization. A) PC B) Handheld computer C) Mainframe D) Network Ans: C Feedback: 1.1.1 Difficulty: Easy
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4. Which of the following programs runs all the time on the computer? A) compiler B) assembler C) text editor D) kernel Ans: D Difficulty: Easy Feedback: 1.1.3
5. Which of the following will trigger an interrupt? A) kernel function B) software execution C) CPU execution D) I/O completion Ans: D Difficulty: Easy Feedback: 1.2.1
6. Which of the following is NOT secondary storage device? A) random access memory B) solid state disks C) optical disk D) magnetic tape Ans: A Difficulty: Easy Feedback: 1.2.2
7. Which of the following contains the addresses of all the service routines? A) page table B) interrupt vector C) system call table D) file descriptor table Ans: B Difficulty: Easy Feedback: 1.2.1.1
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8. Which of the following stage triggers the CPU switch from user program to interrupt processing? A) I/O request B) transfer done C) interrupt signaled D) interrupt handled Ans: C Difficulty: Medium Feedback: 1.2.1.1
9. The device controller _____ an interrupt by asserting a signal on the interrupt request line. A) raises B) catches C) dispatches D) clears Ans: A Difficulty: Easy Feedback: 1.2.1.2
10. The CPU catches the interrupt and ____ it to the interrupt handler A) raises B) catches C) dispatches D) clears Ans: C Difficulty: Easy Feedback: 1.2.1.2
11. Which of the following clears the interrupt by servicing the device? A) interrupt request line B) interrupt-controller hardware C) interrupt vector D) interrupt service routine Ans: D Difficulty: Medium Feedback: 1.2.1.1 3
12. Which of the following is nonvolatile? A) register B) cache C) main memory D) hard-disk drive Ans: D Difficulty: Easy Feedback: 1.2.2
13. Which of the following is tertiary storage medium? A) register B) magnetic tapes C) main memory D) hard-disk drive Ans: B Difficulty: Easy Feedback: 1.2.2 14. Which of the following is the denotation of 10243 bytes? A) KB B) MB C) GB D) TB Ans: C Difficulty: Easy Feedback: 1.2.2
15. Which of the following storage medium is the slowest regarding access speed? A) cache B) solid state drive C) register D) main memory Ans: B Difficulty: Easy Feedback: 1.2.2 4