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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

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1. Remote computing services involves the use of timesharing and

multiprocessing
interactive processing
batch processing
real time processing

Answer: Option C

2. 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

3. Multiprogramming systems

Are easier to develop than single programming systems
Execute each job faster
Execute more jobs in the same time
Are used only on large main frame computers

Answer: Option C

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

Mutual Exclusion
No Preemption
Hold and Wait
Data Transfer

Answer: Option D

5. 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

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