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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

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1. Dispatcher function is to

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

Answer: Option A

2. 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

3. Root directory of a disk should be placed

at the fixed address in the main memory
at a fixed location on the disk
at the fixed location on system disk
anywhere on the disk

Answer: Option B

4. Which operating system reacts in the actual time

Batch system
Quick response system
Real time system
Time sharing system

Answer: Option C

5. Size of virtual memory depends on

size of data bus
size of address bus
size of main memory
none of above

Answer: Option B

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