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An operating system is system software that manages computer hardware and software resources and provides common services for computer programs. If you get to understand how some operating systems such as Microsoft Windows and Apple`s macOS work then you are all set in the IT field. Take up the test below on operating systems and get to enhance your skills.

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  • 2. 

    Relocation bits used by relocating loader are specified (generated) by

    • Relocating loader itself

    • Linker

    • Assembler or translator

    • Macro processor

    Correct Answer
    A. Linker
    Explanation
    The relocating loader is responsible for loading a program into memory and adjusting memory references so that they point to the correct locations. In order to do this, the relocating loader needs to know the specific memory addresses where the program will be loaded. These addresses are determined by the linker, which is responsible for combining object files and resolving external references. Therefore, the linker generates the relocation bits that are used by the relocating loader to perform the necessary adjustments.

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    A disk scheduling algorithm in an operating system causes the disk arm to sweek back and forth across the disk surface serving all request in its path. This is a

    • First come first served

    • Shortest seek time first

    • Scan

    • Eschenback scheme

    Correct Answer
    A. Scan
    Explanation
    The given scenario describes a disk scheduling algorithm where the disk arm moves back and forth across the disk surface to serve all requests in its path. This is known as the "scan" algorithm. In this algorithm, the disk arm starts at one end of the disk and moves towards the other end, serving all requests in its path. Once it reaches the end, it reverses its direction and repeats the process. This ensures that all requests are serviced, but it may result in longer seek times for requests located farther away from the current position of the disk arm.

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    When result of a computation depends on the speed of the process involved there is said to be

    • Cycle stealing

    • Rare condition

    • A time clock

    • A dead lock

    Correct Answer
    A. Rare condition
    Explanation
    When the result of a computation depends on the speed of the process involved, there is a rare condition. This means that the outcome of the computation is not consistent and can vary depending on the speed at which the process is executed. It suggests that the timing or synchronization of the processes is not properly controlled, leading to unpredictable results.

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  • 5. 

    XENIX can be used only with

    • IBM-PCS

    • IBM-PC/XT S

    • Super computers

    • IBM-PC/A/TS

    Correct Answer
    A. IBM-PC/A/TS
    Explanation
    XENIX can only be used with IBM-PC/A/TS.

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