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?

<p>User mode (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Facilitate program development (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Print and copy files (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>30% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which book is referenced for Linux Programming in this course?

<p>Beginning Linux Programming by Neil Matthew (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>20% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>2 hours (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>C Language (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To prevent unauthorized access to memory (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a timer interrupt occurs?

<p>The OS regains control from the user program (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To ensure fair CPU usage among user programs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Separation of policy and mechanism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In operating system design, what do policies generally decide?

<p>Which programs can run simultaneously (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is loading timer value considered a privileged instruction?

<p>To prevent users from bypassing time-sharing policies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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