Identify the correct concept described as: a small program that loads the operating system into memory when a computer starts.
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Operating Systems MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Identify the correct concept described as: a small program that loads the operating system into memory when a computer starts.”
The accepted answer is D. Bootloader. “Identify the correct concept described as: a small program that loads the operating system into memory when a computer starts.” is answered by Bootloader (option D). Option A (“Round robin scheduling”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Bootloader. Option B (“Mutex”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Bootloader. Remaining alternatives (Starvation) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Bootloader is identified. Operating Systems questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Operating Systems recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
- A. Round robin scheduling
Why not A: “Round robin scheduling” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Bootloader. “Identify the correct concept described as: a small program that loads the operating system into memory when a computer starts.” is answered by Bootloader (option D). Option A (“Ro
- B. Mutex
Why not B: “Mutex” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Bootloader. “Identify the correct concept described as: a small program that loads the operating system into memory when a computer starts.” is answered by Bootloader (option D). Option A (“Ro
- C. Starvation
Why not C: “Starvation” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Bootloader. “Identify the correct concept described as: a small program that loads the operating system into memory when a computer starts.” is answered by Bootloader (option D). Option A (“Ro
- D. Bootloader ✓
Correct answer
D. Bootloader
Explanation
“Identify the correct concept described as: a small program that loads the operating system into memory when a computer starts.” is answered by Bootloader (option D). Option A (“Round robin scheduling”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Bootloader. Option B (“Mutex”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Bootloader. Remaining alternatives (Starvation) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Bootloader is identified. Operating Systems questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Operating Systems recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
Source: Operating Systems Official Reference Guide
Tags: computer science, operating systems, OS concepts, process management
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