Selected MCQ

Current Question
Process synchronization can be done on ____.
  • A. Hardware level
  • B. Software level
  • C. Both (A) and (B)
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Process synchronization is handled at both hardware and software levels.
Related Question 1
Computers process data into information by working exclusively with ____.
  • A. Multimedia
  • B. Word
  • C. Numbers
  • D. Characters
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
At the hardware level, computers work with binary numbers.
Related Question 2
An area of a computer that temporarily holds data waiting to be processed is ____.
  • A. CPU
  • B. Memory
  • C. Storage
  • D. File
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Memory (RAM) temporarily holds data for processing.
Related Question 3
A word processor would most likely be used to do ____.
  • A. Type a biography
  • B. Maintain an inventory
  • C. Do a computer search in the media center
  • D. Keep an account of money spent
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Word processors are primarily used for creating and editing text documents.
Related Question 4
A set of processes is deadlocked if ____.
  • A. Each process is blocked and will remain so forever
  • B. Each process is terminated
  • C. All processes are trying to kill each other
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Deadlock occurs when processes are permanently blocked waiting for resources.
Related Question 5
A ____ is a microprocessor-based computing device?
  • A. Personal computer
  • B. Mainframe
  • C. Workstation
  • D. Server
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
A personal computer is a microprocessor-based device for individual use.