Process & Memory Management MCQs with Answers

Past Paper MCQ

Synchronization in computers occurs in which of the following components or systems?

• A.Hardware only
• B.Software only
• C.Both hardware and software
• D.Neither hardware nor software

In a multi-user operating system, which scheduling algorithm is commonly used to ensure all users get equal CPU time?

• A.First Come First Serve Scheduling
• B.Round Robin Scheduling
• C.Priority Scheduling
• D.Shortest Job First Scheduling

What type of address does the CPU generate during program execution?

• A.MAC address
• B.Physical address
• C.Logical address
• D.Port address

What is the term for the total time taken by a process from the moment it arrives in the system until its completion?

• A.Response Time
• B.Turnaround Time
• C.Waiting Time
• D.Burst Time

Which CPU scheduling algorithm allocates time slices to each process in equal portions using a time quantum?

• A.First Come First Serve (FCFS)
• B.Round Robin (RR)
• C.Shortest Job First (SJF)
• D.Priority Scheduling

Where can a buffer be located in a computer system?

• A.Hard disk only
• B.RAM only
• C.Hard disk and RAM
• D.CPU cache only

Which of the following best describes signals in Linux Interprocess Communication (IPC)?

• A.Signals are synchronous messages sent to a process
• B.Signals are shared memory segments between processes
• C.Signals are asynchronous messages sent to a process
• D.Signals are named pipes used for bidirectional communication

What is the term for a software-generated interrupt that occurs due to an error during program execution?

• A.Paging
• B.Polling
• C.Spooling
• D.Trap

What is the function of virtual memory in a computer system?

• A.A dedicated memory chip on the motherboard
• B.A permanent storage area in RAM
• C.A type of cache memory inside the CPU
• D.A temporary memory in the hard disk

When are processes considered to be in a deadlock state?

• A.When all processes are blocked
• B.When all processes are executing
• C.When only one process is waiting
• D.When processes are terminated