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  1. Virtual Memory

  2. A.
    is a method of memory allocation by which the program is subdivided into equal portions, or pages and core is subdivided into equal portions or blocks.
    B.
    consists of those addresses that may be generated by a processor during execution of a computation.
    C.
    is a method of allocating processor time.
    D.
    allows multiple programs to reside in separate areas of core at the time.
    E.
    None of the above

  3. In a magnetic disk, data is recorded in a set of concentric tracks which are subdivided into

  4. A.
    periods
    B.
    sectors
    C.
    zones
    D.
    groups
    E.
    None of the above

  5. The total time to prepare a disk drive mechanism for a block of data to be read from it is

  6. A.
    latency
    B.
    latency plus transmission time
    C.
    latency plus seek time
    D.
    latency plus seek time plus transmission time
    E.
    None of the above

  7. Part of a program where the shared memory is accessed and which should be executed invisibly, is called

  8. A.
    semaphores
    B.
    directory
    C.
    critical section
    D.
    mutual exclusion
    E.
    None of the above

  9. Indicate which, of the following, is not true about Nassi-Shneiderman charts

  10. A.
    These charts are type of graphical design tool
    B.
    These charts cannot represent CASE constructs
    C.
    These charts can represent three fundamental control structures
    D.
    All of the above
    E.
    None of the above

  11. What is the name of the operating system that reads and reacts in terms of actual time.

  12. A.
    Batch system
    B.
    Quick response system
    C.
    Real time system
    D.
    Time sharing system
    E.
    None of the above

  13. An incremental backup

  14. A.
    should be done each month
    B.
    uses more tapes
    C.
    saves all files
    D.
    saves only files that have recently changed
    E.
    None of the above

  15. The powerful text editor called PC-Write can be used by anybody by paying a small fee. Such programs are called

  16. A.
    Software
    B.
    Shareware
    C.
    Firmware
    D.
    Mindware
    E.
    None of the above

  17. The disadvantages of "Compile and Go" loading scheme is (are):

  18. A.
    a portion of memory is wasted because the core occupied by the assembler is unavailable to the object program.
    B.
    it is necessary to retranslate the user's program deck every time it is run.
    C.
    it is very difficult to handle multiple segments, especially if the source programs are in different languages, and to produce orderly modular programs.
    D.
    all of the above
    E.
    None of the above

  19. The operating system of a computer serves as a software interface between the user and

  20. A.
    hardware
    B.
    peripheral
    C.
    memory
    D.
    screen
    E.
    None of the above