quiz

Loaders

1. Which task is typically performed by a loader in a computer system?

  • A) Compilation of source code
  • B) Execution of machine instructions
  • C) Loading of executable code into memory
  • D) Interpretation of high-level language programs
C) Loading of executable code into memory Explanation

2. Which type of computer systems typically do not have loaders?

  • A) Personal computers
  • B) Embedded systems
  • C) Supercomputers
  • D) Mainframe computers
B) Embedded systems Explanation

3. Which system call is associated with the Unix loader’s tasks?

  • A) execve()
  • B) fork()
  • C) open()
  • D) read()
A) execve() Explanation

4. What type of loader is the bootstrap loader?

  • A) Absolute loader
  • B) Relocating loader
  • C) Direct loader
  • D) Dynamic loader
A) Absolute loader Explanation

5. What does “reset vector” mean in computing?

  • A) A type of hardware used for system resets.
  • B) Temporary storage for system logs during resets.
  • C) A location in RAM for storing variables after a reset.
  • D) The initial instruction address that a CPU starts executing after a reset or power-on.
D) The initial instruction address that a CPU starts executing after a reset or power-on. Explanation

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