Process Management in Operating Systems – 30 Intermediate MCQs

Explore 30 intermediate MCQs on process management in operating systems. Cover topics like process states, scheduling algorithms, synchronization, deadlocks and inter-process communication to enhance your OS knowledge.

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1. Which of the following is a CPU scheduling algorithm?
  • First-Come-First-Serve (FCFS)
  • Round-Robin (RR)
  • Shortest Job Next (SJN)
  • All of the above
2. What is the primary goal of process scheduling?
  • To ensure that all processes run simultaneously
  • To maximize CPU utilization and system efficiency
  • To minimize system boot time
  • To allocate memory effectively
3. Which of these algorithms is preemptive?
  • First-Come-First-Serve (FCFS)
  • Shortest Job Next (SJN)
  • Priority Scheduling
  • Round-Robin (RR)
4. What is the term for the process of switching the CPU from one process to another?
  • Process Switching
  • Task Scheduling
  • Context Switching
  • Memory Mapping
5. Which condition must be satisfied for a deadlock to occur?
  • Mutual exclusion
  • Hold and wait
  • Circular wait
  • All of the above
6. What is the banker’s algorithm used for?
  • CPU Scheduling
  • Disk Scheduling
  • Deadlock Avoidance
  • Memory Management
7. What does the term "critical section" refer to in process synchronization?
  • A region of code that only one process can execute at a time
  • A code section that terminates all processes
  • A scheduling algorithm for critical tasks
  • A portion of memory shared between all processes
8. Which of the following is NOT a process synchronization technique?
  • Semaphore
  • Mutex
  • Monitor
  • Compiler
9. What is the primary issue addressed by the producer-consumer problem?
  • Deadlocks in processes
  • Buffer synchronization between producing and consuming processes
  • Process scheduling conflicts
  • Allocation of memory blocks
10. What is the purpose of a semaphore in process synchronization?
  • To allocate memory blocks
  • To prevent unauthorized access
  • To control access to shared resources
  • To monitor CPU utilization
11. Which of the following is a non-preemptive scheduling algorithm?
  • Round-Robin
  • Priority Scheduling
  • Shortest Job First (SJF)
  • All of the above
12. What is the result of a race condition in process management?
  • Incorrect or unpredictable behavior due to processes accessing shared resources
  • Improved CPU performance
  • Efficient resource allocation
  • Reduced waiting time
13. What is the key purpose of an OS implementing process synchronization?
  • To manage memory allocation
  • To prevent processes from accessing shared resources simultaneously
  • To increase process execution speed
  • To improve CPU scheduling
14. What is a ready queue in process management?
  • A queue for processes waiting to be allocated to a device
  • A queue for processes waiting to execute
  • A queue for terminated processes
  • A queue for processes waiting to access memory
15. What happens when a process requests resources in the deadlock prevention approach?
  • It is blocked until the resource is available
  • The OS checks for safe states before allocation
  • It is terminated if resources are unavailable
  • None of the above
16. Which scheduling algorithm results in a convoy effect?
  • Round-Robin
  • First-Come-First-Serve (FCFS)
  • Shortest Job First (SJF)
  • Priority Scheduling
17. What does "aging" refer to in priority scheduling?
  • Reducing the priority of processes over time
  • Increasing the priority of waiting processes over time
  • Balancing CPU time among processes
  • Allocating memory to processes
18. What is a thread in an operating system?
  • A unit of execution within a process
  • A type of memory allocation
  • A resource management tool
  • A file handling mechanism
19. Which mechanism is commonly used for inter-thread communication?
  • Mutexes
  • Semaphores
  • Both A and B
  • None of the above
20. Which term describes a situation where higher-priority processes starve lower-priority processes?
  • Starvation
  • Deadlock
  • Aging
  • Blocking
21. What is the main benefit of multi-threading?
  • Reduced hardware usage
  • Better CPU utilization and responsiveness
  • Minimized resource allocation
  • Simplified process management
22. What does the "wait" state indicate in a process lifecycle?
  • The process is ready to execute
  • The process is executing in the CPU
  • The process is waiting for an event or resource
  • The process has completed execution
23. Which condition in a deadlock refers to processes holding resources while waiting for additional resources?
  • Mutual Exclusion
  • Hold and Wait
  • No Preemption
  • Circular Wait
24. What is the primary purpose of a process scheduler?
  • To allocate memory to processes
  • To manage I/O operations
  • To select processes for execution by the CPU
  • To manage system resources
25. Which process state transition occurs when an I/O event is completed?
  • Ready to Running
  • Running to Waiting
  • Waiting to Ready
  • Terminated to New
26. What does a context switch involve?
  • Transferring control between user and kernel modes
  • Switching the CPU from one process to another
  • Allocating resources to a process
  • Terminating a process
27. What type of scheduling is used in operating systems like Unix for time-sharing systems?
  • First-Come-First-Serve (FCFS)
  • Shortest Job First (SJF)
  • Round-Robin (RR)
  • Priority Scheduling
28. What is a safe state in deadlock avoidance?
  • A state where processes are terminated to avoid deadlock
  • A state where resources can be allocated without causing a deadlock
  • A state where all processes are blocked
  • A state with minimal CPU utilization
29. Which synchronization problem arises when two processes wait indefinitely for each other to release a resource?
  • Starvation
  • Deadlock
  • Race Condition
  • Priority Inversion
30. What is the main goal of priority inversion avoidance mechanisms?
  • To reduce the waiting time of high-priority processes
  • To avoid deadlocks in the system
  • To allow processes to execute simultaneously
  • To ensure all processes are allocated equal CPU time