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What type of loaders are used for program loading and execution in an OS?
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?
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?
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?
In which mode do user programs run in an operating system?
What is the purpose of programming-language support programs in an OS?
What is the purpose of programming-language support programs in an OS?
Which of the following is a common task performed by system programs related to file manipulation?
Which of the following is a common task performed by system programs related to file manipulation?
What is the weightage of the Mid Term Test in this course?
What is the weightage of the Mid Term Test in this course?
Which book is referenced for Linux Programming in this course?
Which book is referenced for Linux Programming in this course?
What percentage of the final grade is based on Lecture 1 to 5 Assignments?
What percentage of the final grade is based on Lecture 1 to 5 Assignments?
How many hours are allocated for the Practical sessions in this course?
How many hours are allocated for the Practical sessions in this course?
Which programming language is emphasized during the Practical assessment of this course?
Which programming language is emphasized during the Practical assessment of this course?
Why are load instructions for base and limit registers privileged instructions?
Why are load instructions for base and limit registers privileged instructions?
What happens when a timer interrupt occurs?
What happens when a timer interrupt occurs?
What is the primary purpose of using a timer in an operating system?
What is the primary purpose of using a timer in an operating system?
What principle allows for maximum flexibility in changing policy decisions within an operating system?
What principle allows for maximum flexibility in changing policy decisions within an operating system?
In operating system design, what do policies generally decide?
In operating system design, what do policies generally decide?
Why is loading timer value considered a privileged instruction?
Why is loading timer value considered a privileged instruction?
