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Semophores are used to solve the problem of

race condition
process synchronization
mutual exclusion
belady problem

Answer: Option C

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1. 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

2. The part of machine level instruction, which tells the central processor what has to be done, is

Operation code
Address
Locator
Flip-Flop

Answer: Option A

3. Which one is true

The linkage editor is used to edit programs which have to later link together
The linkage editor links object module during compiling
The linkage editor links objects modules and resolves external references between them before loading
none of above

Answer: Option C

4. Dispatcher function is to

put tasks in I/O wait
schedule tasks in processor
change task priorities
All of above

Answer: Option A

5. Main function of shared memory is:

to use primary memory efficently
to do intra process communication
to do inter process communication
none of above

Answer: Option C

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