System Software: A Comprehensive Guide for Advanced Diploma in Information Technology Students

Question 1

Which task is NOT performed by a system linker?

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Translating high-level language code into machine code

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Combining object modules into an executable program

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Resolving symbol references between object modules

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Allocating memory addresses to program code and data

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a type of linking?

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Inline linking

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Static linking

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Dynamic linking

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Incremental linking

Question 3

What is the purpose of relocation in linking?

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Adjusting memory addresses for different program locations

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Resolving external symbol references

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Optimizing code for execution speed

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Generating executable code

Question 4

Which of the following is an advantage of dynamic linking?

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Increased flexibility

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Reduced program size

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Faster execution

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Easier debugging

Question 5

Which of the following tools is used to identify and fix errors in compiled code?

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Debugger

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Profiler

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Disassembler

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Hex editor

Question 6

What is the purpose of a symbol table in a compiler?

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Storing the names and locations of variables and functions

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Generating assembly language code

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Optimizing code for execution speed

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Resolving external symbol references

Question 7

Which of the following is not a primary function of a compiler?

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Linking object files into an executable program

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Translating high-level code into machine code

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Checking syntax and semantics

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Optimizing code for performance

Question 8

What is the primary purpose of an assembler in software development?

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Converting assembly language instructions into machine code

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Translating high-level code into assembly language

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Linking object files into an executable program

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Optimizing code for improved efficiency

Question 9

What is the fundamental difference between a compiler and an interpreter?

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Compilers translate code once, while interpreters execute it line by line

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Compilers generate machine code, while interpreters produce assembly code

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Compilers optimize code for performance, while interpreters do not

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Compilers support multiple programming languages, while interpreters are language-specific

Question 10

What is the primary role of a symbol table in a compiler?

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Stores information about variables, constants, and functions

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Tracks the location of code and data in memory

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Manages the allocation and deallocation of memory

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Provides error messages and warnings during compilation

Question 11

What is the primary function of a loader in system software?

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Loading an executable program into memory

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Linking object files together

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Optimizing code for faster execution

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Providing a user interface for the program

Question 12

Which of the following is not a function of a compiler?

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Linking object files together

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Translating high-level code into assembly code

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Detecting errors in the source code

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Optimizing the generated code

Question 13

Which of the following is the correct order of the phases in a compiler?

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Lexical analysis, parsing, semantic analysis, code generation

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Parsing, lexical analysis, semantic analysis, code generation

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Semantic analysis, parsing, lexical analysis, code generation

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Code generation, parsing, lexical analysis, semantic analysis

Question 14

What is the purpose of an assembler?

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To translate assembly code into machine code

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To link object files together

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To optimize the generated code

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To detect errors in the source code

Question 15

What is the purpose of a symbol table in a compiler?

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To store information about identifiers used in the source code

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To store the generated machine code

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To optimize the generated code

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To detect errors in the source code

Question 16

What is the main purpose of an operating system?

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To manage hardware and software resources

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To provide a user interface

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To execute applications

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To store data

Question 17

Primary Function of a Compiler: Convert high-level source code to:

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Machine code

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Assembly language

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Object code

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Bytecode

Question 18

Purpose of an Assembler:

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Translate assembly code to machine code

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Combine object files into an executable

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Resolve references between object files

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Interpret bytecode

Question 19

Difference Between Compiler and Interpreter:

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Compiler: Translates all at once, Interpreter: Line-by-line execution

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Interpreter: Faster than compiler

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Compiler: Produces object code, Interpreter: Does not

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No difference between them

Question 20

Key Component of System Software Suite:

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Operating system

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Compiler

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Application software

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Antivirus software

Question 21

Primary Function of an Operating System:

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Manage hardware and provide services to applications

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Translate high-level code

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Resolve object file references

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Interpret bytecode

Question 22

Non-Common Compiler Optimization Type:

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Code encryption

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Constant folding

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Dead code elimination

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Loop unrolling

Question 23

Advantage of Just-in-Time (JIT) Compilers:

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Enhanced execution speed

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Increased memory efficiency

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Higher code security

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Streamlined development process

Question 24

Goal of System Software Testing:

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Validate correctness and reliability of system software

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Detect and fix bugs in applications

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Optimize performance of hardware

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Ensure compatibility with various operating systems