Explore topic-wise MCQs in Operating System.

This section includes 6 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Operating System knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

The Zero Capacity queue __________

A. is referred to as a message system with buffering
B. is referred to as a message system with no buffering
C. is referred to as a link
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» C. is referred to as a link
2.

In the Zero capacity queue __________

A. the queue can store at least one message
B. the sender blocks until the receiver receives the message
C. the sender keeps sending and the messages don t wait in the queue
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» C. the sender keeps sending and the messages don t wait in the queue
3.

In the non blocking send __________

A. the sending process keeps sending until the message is received
B. the sending process sends the message and resumes operation
C. the sending process keeps sending until it receives a message
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» C. the sending process keeps sending until it receives a message
4.

In indirect communication between processes P and Q __________

A. there is another process R to handle and pass on the messages between P and Q
B. there is another machine between the two processes to help communication
C. there is a mailbox to help communication between P and Q
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned
5.

Messages sent by a process __________

A. have to be of a fixed size
B. have to be a variable size
C. can be fixed or variable sized
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned
6.

Message passing system allows processes to __________

A. communicate with each other without sharing the same address space
B. communicate with one another by resorting to shared data
C. share data
D. name the recipient or sender of the message
Answer» B. communicate with one another by resorting to shared data