Operating System System Calls and System Programs Quiz

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What type of loaders are used for program loading and execution in an OS?

Absolute (correct)

Dynamic

Static

Incremental

What do text editors provide in the context of system programs?

Manipulate system settings

Create and modify content of files (correct)

Interpret programming languages

Handle communication among processes

Which of the following is NOT a type of system program according to the text?

Linkers (correct)

Compilers

Interpreters

Assemblers

In which mode do user programs run in an operating system?

User mode Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of programming-language support programs in an OS?

Facilitate program development Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common task performed by system programs related to file manipulation?

Print and copy files Signup and view all the answers

What is the weightage of the Mid Term Test in this course?

30% Signup and view all the answers

Which book is referenced for Linux Programming in this course?

Beginning Linux Programming by Neil Matthew Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the final grade is based on Lecture 1 to 5 Assignments?

20% Signup and view all the answers

How many hours are allocated for the Practical sessions in this course?

2 hours Signup and view all the answers

Which programming language is emphasized during the Practical assessment of this course?

C Language Signup and view all the answers

Why are load instructions for base and limit registers privileged instructions?

To prevent unauthorized access to memory Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a timer interrupt occurs?

The OS regains control from the user program Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using a timer in an operating system?

To ensure fair CPU usage among user programs Signup and view all the answers

What principle allows for maximum flexibility in changing policy decisions within an operating system?

Separation of policy and mechanism Signup and view all the answers

In operating system design, what do policies generally decide?

Which programs can run simultaneously Signup and view all the answers

Why is loading timer value considered a privileged instruction?

To prevent users from bypassing time-sharing policies Signup and view all the answers

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