MCQ IN COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

OPERATING SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What kind of operating system would be needed for payroll processing
A
Batch
B
Interactive
C
Real TIme
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Batch Processing Operating System (BatchOS) is an open-source operating system designed to manage multiple jobs in parallel.

Detailed explanation-2: -Batch processing The OS defines a job which has predefined sequence of commands, programs and data as a single unit. The OS keeps a number a jobs in memory and executes them without any manual information. Jobs are processed in the order of submission, i.e., first come first served fashion.

Detailed explanation-3: -Examples of Batch based Operating System: Payroll System, Bank Statements etc. Each task is given some time to execute, so that all the tasks work smoothly. Each user gets a time time slot on the CPU. These systems are also known as Multitasking Systems.

Detailed explanation-4: -Payroll batch processing allows you to have multiple payroll runs in progress at the same time. Therefore, you can simultaneously process payroll for groups of employees who are assigned to different pay cycles.

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