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Fragmentation of a file system

occurs only is file is not used properly
can always be prevented
happens in all file systems
can be removed by compaction

Answer: Option B

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1. Shortest Job First executes first the job

with the least processor needs
that first entered the queue
that has been in the queue for the longest
that last entered the queue

Answer: Option A

2. Daisy chain is a device for

connecting a number of controllers to a device
connecting a number of device to a controller
all of above
none of above

Answer: Option B

3. If the property of locality of reference is well pronounced in a program

the number of page faults will be more
the number of page faults will be less
the number of page faults will same
none of above

Answer: Option B

4. A high paging rate

may cause a high I/O rate
keeps the system running well
is a symptom of too much processor activity
always creates a slow system

Answer: Option A

5. A public key encryption system

Allows only the correct sender to decode the data
Allows only the correct receiver to decode the data
Allows anyone to decode the data
none of above

Answer: Option B

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