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What is another term commonly used to refer to the primary storage of a computer?
What is another term commonly used to refer to the primary storage of a computer?
- Backup storage
- Secondary storage
- Main memory (correct)
- External storage
Which type of access property does the main memory have?
Which type of access property does the main memory have?
- Sequential access
- Arbitrary access
- Dynamic access
- Random access (correct)
What happens when a write operation is performed on a memory location?
What happens when a write operation is performed on a memory location?
- It is volatile
- It is non-destructive to its previous contents
- It is partially destructive
- It is destructive to its previous contents (correct)
How can a computer's primary storage capacity be increased?
How can a computer's primary storage capacity be increased?
Which type of memory chip is specifically designed for programs and data that do not change?
Which type of memory chip is specifically designed for programs and data that do not change?
What is the main difference between hardware and software costs?
What is the main difference between hardware and software costs?
Which category of software is responsible for controlling the operation and extending the processing capability of a computer system?
Which category of software is responsible for controlling the operation and extending the processing capability of a computer system?
What are the programs included in a system software package called?
What are the programs included in a system software package called?
Which type of software is specifically designed to solve a specific problem or perform a specific task?
Which type of software is specifically designed to solve a specific problem or perform a specific task?
What do application programmers specialize in creating?
What do application programmers specialize in creating?
