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Operating Systems · Quiz 2 · 12 Apr 2026 · January 2026 term

Operating Systems Quiz 2 12 Apr 2026 — Question 6

Question 6

+3 marksOne correct option
  1. A

    0x0000000000000005

  2. B

    0x0000000000000009

  3. C

    0x8000000000000005

  4. D

    0x8000000000000009

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Correct answer

  • C

    0x8000000000000005

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Question 6 of 17 in the IIT Madras BS Operating Systems (Operating Systems) Quiz 2 paper sat on 12 Apr 2026, in the January 2026 term (OS 06 Apr 26). It carries 3 marks.

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