What is the primary advantage of using a 64-bit processor with a 64-bit OS? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the primary advantage of using a 64-bit processor with a 64-bit OS?
A. Lower power consumption
B. Ability to use more than 4 GB of RAM and handle larger integers
C. Better compatibility with older software
D. Faster clock speed
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
64-bit processors and OS support larger memory addressing and can perform 64-bit operations more efficiently.

Discuss this Question (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!

Practice More Operating Systems Questions

Question #1
Which command-line tool in Linux displays summary statistics regarding system uptime, active user sessions, and resource load averages over recent intervals?
A. uname
B. uptime
C. who
D. date

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The 'uptime' command prints a single line tracking how long the system has been running, user counts, and system load averages for the past 1, 5, and 15 minutes.

This question belongs to: Computer Operating Systems
Question #2
What structural concept prevents an application from directly modifying memory frames allocated to another independent active process?
A. Spooling Buffer Layers
B. Memory Protection (via Page Permissions)
C. Asymmetric Slicing
D. Context Switching Delays

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Memory protection schemes utilize hardware page tables and boundaries to prevent processes from accessing or corrupting another process's memory space.

This question belongs to: Computer Operating Systems
Question #3
What is the primary difference between UEFI and BIOS?
A. UEFI is a newer firmware standard with a graphical interface and Secure Boot
B. UEFI is only for Windows, BIOS for Linux
C. BIOS supports GPT, UEFI supports MBR
D. BIOS is for 32-bit systems, UEFI for 64-bit

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
UEFI replaces BIOS with advanced features like Secure Boot, faster boot, and support for large disks.

This question belongs to: Computer Operating Systems