Process & Memory Management MCQs with Answers

In a multi-threaded environment, how is thread synchronization typically achieved to prevent race conditions?

• A.Using compilers and interpreters
• B.Using arrays and linked lists
• C.Using routers and switches
• D.Using semaphores and mutexes

Which of the following defines the status of resources allocated to a process in computing?

• A.Process Description
• B.Process Control Block
• C.Process State
• D.Process Scheduling

What does memory management primarily aim to enhance in a computer system?

• A.CPU Speed
• B.Main Memory
• C.Disk Storage
• D.Network Bandwidth

What is the term used for the time a process spends waiting in the ready queue before being executed by the CPU?

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

Where is virtual memory typically located in a computer system?

• A.RAM
• B.Hard drive
• C.CPU cache
• D.ROM

Which page replacement algorithm is known to experience Belady's anomaly?

• A.FIFO (First-In, First-Out)
• B.LRU (Least Recently Used)
• C.Optimal Page Replacement
• D.Clock (Second Chance) Algorithm

What does a semaphore in computing primarily refer to?

• A.A file allocation method
• B.A type of network protocol
• C.A memory management unit
• D.A variable used for synchronization

Which of the following functionalities allows multiple programs to run simultaneously by managing process and memory efficiently?

• A.Multi-threading
• B.Multi-tasking
• C.Multi-processing
• D.Multi-user

Past Paper MCQ

Best option for deadlock cause:

• A.Circular wait
• B.Starvation
• C.Fragmentation
• D.Thrashing

Past Paper MCQ

Virtual memory is stored in:

• A.RAM
• B.Hard disk
• C.Cache memory
• D.ROM