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A series of statements explaining how the data is to be processed is called

instruction
compiler
program
interpretor

Answer: Option C

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1. Which operating system use write through catches

UNIX
XENIX
ULTRIX
DOS

Answer: Option D

2. Which technique is used by operating systems to execute several programs concurrently by switching back and forth

Partitioning
Multitasking
Windowing
Paging

Answer: Option C

3. Reference bit is used for

Implementing LRU page replacement algorithm
Implementing NRU algorithm
To check the page table entry in the cache memory
none of above

Answer: Option B

4. Semaphores function is to

synchronize critical resources to prevent deadlock
synchronize processes for better CPU utilization
used for memory management
none of above

Answer: Option A

5. Belady anamoly occurs in

Optimal replacement
FIFO
LRU
both in FIFO and LRU

Answer: Option B

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