ITSC 3146 Final Review (2025/2026)
questions with correct answers
int a;
int b;
int* p;
int* q;
a = 3;
p = &a;
q = p;
*q = *q + 5;
cout << *p; - ANS ✔✔Output: 8
A process is... - ANS ✔✔An abstraction that the OS uses to represent a running program
instance
Which of the following states can a process transition to from a "ready" state?
1. New state
2. Running state
3. Waiting/Blocked state
4. Terminated state - ANS ✔✔2, 3, and 4
What is the advantage of a shorter quantum of execution when using a Round Robin policy? -
ANS ✔✔Increased responsiveness
questions with correct answers
int a;
int b;
int* p;
int* q;
a = 3;
p = &a;
q = p;
*q = *q + 5;
cout << *p; - ANS ✔✔Output: 8
A process is... - ANS ✔✔An abstraction that the OS uses to represent a running program
instance
Which of the following states can a process transition to from a "ready" state?
1. New state
2. Running state
3. Waiting/Blocked state
4. Terminated state - ANS ✔✔2, 3, and 4
What is the advantage of a shorter quantum of execution when using a Round Robin policy? -
ANS ✔✔Increased responsiveness
