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Q: Operating system functions may include 1596 0

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    multiprogramming
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    input/output control
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    virtual storage
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    All the above
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Answer : 4. "All the above"
Explanation :

Answer: D) All the above Explanation: An operating system has three main functions: (1) manage the computer's resources, such as the central processing unit, memory, disk drives, and printers, (2) establish a user interface, and (3) execute and provide services for applications software.

Q: Word length of a personal computer is 2321 0

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    32 bit
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    16 bit
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    8 bit
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    4 bit
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Answer : 3. "8 bit"
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Answer: C) 8 bit Explanation: Word length refers to the number of bits processed by a computer's CPU in one go. These days, typically 32 bits or 64 bits are used. Data bus size, instruction size, address size are usually multiples of the word size.

Q: The brain of any computer system is 2111 1

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    CPU
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    Memory
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    Control
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    ALU
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Answer : 1. "CPU"
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Answer: A) CPU Explanation: Central Processing Unit (CPU) is the brain of any computer system.

Q: Storage capacity of magnetic disk depends on 4604 2

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    disk pack in disk surface
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    tracks per inch of surface
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    bits per inch of tracks
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    All of the above
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Answer : 4. "All of the above"
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Answer: D) All of the above Explanation: Magnetic disk is a kind of data storage device. Storage capacity of magnetic disk depends on  1. tracks per inch of surface 2. bits per inch of tracks 3. disk pack in disk surface   It can be shown as ::

Q:

Which of the following is used in fourth generation computers? 

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    Vacuum tubes
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    Transistors
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    IC chips
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    Micro Processor
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Answer : 4. "Micro Processor "

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Cache memory is an example of which of the following? 

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    Static Random Access Memory
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    Secondary Memory
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    Virtual Memory
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    Non Volatile Memory
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    None of these
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Answer : 1. "Static Random Access Memory "

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Which type of memory improves processing by acting as a temporary high-speed holding area between the memory and the CPU?

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    Cache memory
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    Flash memory
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    RAM
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    ROM
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    PROM
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Answer : 1. "Cache memory "

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The place in a computer, where the OS, application programs and data in current use are kept so that they can be quickly reached by the computer processor, it is called _________? 

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    TRASH
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    Access control list
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    ROM
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    RAM
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    None of these
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Answer : 4. "RAM "

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