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

  • instruction
  • compiler
  • program
  • interpretor
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1. Which of the following does not interrupt an running process

  • A device
  • Timer
  • Schedular Process
  • Power failure

2. Which of following is not a condition of Dead Lock ?

  • Mutual Exclusion
  • No Preemption
  • Hold and Wait
  • Data Transfer

3. 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

4. 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

5. Which operating system reacts in the actual time

  • Batch system
  • Quick response system
  • Real time system
  • Time sharing system
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