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Multiprogramming was made possible by
A input/output units that operate independently of the CPU
B operating systems
C both (a) and (b)
D neither (a) nor (b)
Which of the following is not an advantage of multiprogramming?
A increased throughput
B shorter response time
C decreased operating-system overhead
D ability to assign priorities to jobs
E None of the above
An anticipated result from multiprogramming operations is:
A reduced computer idle time
B the handling of more jobs
C better scheduling of work
D All of the above
E None of the above
Which of the following appropriately explains the desirable characteristic of good system design?
A Modular approach
B Proper documentation
C Conversion
D Long discussions
E None of the above
Which of the following is not a characteristic of a system
A operates for some purpose
B has homogeneous components
C has interacting components
D operates within a boundary
E None of the above
An important characteristic of absorption system of refrigeration is
A noisy operation
B quiet operation
C cooling below 0°C
D very little power consumption
A typical example of a physical system with under damped characteristic is a
A U-tube manometer
B Spring loaded diaphragm valve
C CSTR with first order reaction
D Thermocouple kept immersed in a liquid filled thermowell
Which of the following is characteristic of an operating system?
A resource management
B error recovery
C memory management
D All the above
E None of the above
Which of the following is the most important characteristic of open book examination system?
A Students become serious
B It improves attendance in the classroom
C It reduces examination anxiety amongst students
D It compels students to think
Which of the following is characteristic of a transaction processing system?
A provides summary information
B fairly easy to computerize
C used by upper management
D difficult to computerize
E None of the above

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