Computer Acronyms Quiz

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What is the main purpose of Application Software?

To provide an interface for operating systems

To allocate CPU time efficiently

To solve real-world problems (correct)

To manage hardware resources

What does the term 'CPU Scheduling' refer to?

Tracking network usage

Managing memory allocation for programs

Organizing files on a disk

Determining process access to the CPU (correct)

Which scheduling algorithm dispatches the process with the shortest service time?

First Come First Serve

Priority Scheduling

Shortest Job Next (correct)

Round Robin

What is meant by 'Logical Address' in computing?

A reference relative to a program's memory structure Signup and view all the answers

Which technique allows multiple programs to reside in main memory simultaneously?

Multiprogramming Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Memory Management?

To track program loading in memory Signup and view all the answers

In First Come First Serve scheduling, how are processes handled?

Processes are sent to the CPU in the order they arrive Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines System Software?

Programs that manage computer resources Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'SaaS' stand for?

Software as a Service Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes 'VoIP'?

Voice Over Internet Protocol Signup and view all the answers

What does 'DPI' measure?

Dots Per Inch Signup and view all the answers

What type of file does 'PDF' refer to?

Portable Document File Signup and view all the answers

Which system does 'GPS' represent?

Global Positioning System Signup and view all the answers

In computing, what does 'BIOS' stand for?

Basic Input-Output System Signup and view all the answers

What does 'IaaS' refer to in cloud computing?

Infrastructure as a Service Signup and view all the answers

What does 'TCP/IP' stand for?

Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym SSD stand for?

Solid-State Disk Signup and view all the answers

Which acronym represents a type of memory that retains data without power?

NVS Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct meaning of the acronym I/O?

Input/Output Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following does the acronym HDD represent?

Hard Disk Drive Signup and view all the answers

Which acronym refers to a memory module that loses data when power is off?

DRAM Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym LAN stand for?

Local-Area Network Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following acronyms represents a type of network that spans a large geographic area?

WAN Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym DVD stand for?

Digital Versatile Disk Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Acronyms and Their Meanings

TB: Terabyte - equivalent to 1,024 gigabytes.
OS: Operating System - software managing hardware and software resources.
CPU: Central Processing Unit - the primary component for processing instructions.
I/O: Input/Output - communication between the computer and external devices.
PC: Personal Computer - a computer designed for individual use.
HDMI: High-Definition Multimedia Interface - transmits audio and video data.
VIRUS: Vital Internal Resource Under Seize - malicious software affecting computer function.
DVD: Digital Versatile Disk - storage medium for digital data.
RAM: Random Access Memory - volatile memory for temporary data storage.
DRAM: Dynamic Random-Access Memory - a type of RAM that stores data dynamically.
EEPROM: Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory - non-volatile memory that can be reprogrammed.
NAS: Network Attached Storage - centralized storage accessible over a network.
SIM: Subscriber Identity Module - smart card for mobile devices enabling cellular service.
JPEG: Joint Photographic Experts Group - image compression standards for digital pictures.
ACL: Access Control List - rules that grant or restrict resource access.
PDF: Portable Document File - file format for documents including text, images, and graphics.
GPS: Global Positioning System - navigation system using satellite signals.
GUI: Graphical User Interface - visual interface for user interaction with software.
BIOS: Basic Input-Output Services - firmware that initializes hardware during booting.
WAN: Wide-Area Network - a network covering a broad area, often multiple cities or countries.
LAN: Local-Area Network - a network that connects computers within a limited area.
VoIP: Voice Over Internet Protocol - technology for voice communication using the internet.
SaaS: Software as a Service - software distribution model via the internet.
PaaS: Platform as a Service - cloud computing model providing hardware and software tools.
IaaS: Infrastructure as a Service - cloud service model providing virtualized computing resources.

Software Categories and Functions

Application Software: Programs designed to perform specific tasks for users.
System Software: Programs that manage hardware and system resources, enabling application software to function.
Operating System: A type of system software that manages computer resources and provides user interface.

Management Processes

Multiprogramming: Technique allowing multiple programs to reside in main memory simultaneously.
Memory Management: Tracking how and where programs and data are stored in memory.
Process Management: Monitoring and maintaining information for active processes currently in execution.

CPU Scheduling Algorithms

CPU Scheduling: The method used to decide which processes access the CPU and when.
First Come First Serve (FCFS): Processes are executed in the order they arrive.
Shortest Job Next (SJN): Selects the process with the shortest execution time next.
Round Robin (RR): Distributes CPU time equally among all ready processes.

Additional Concepts

Logical Address: A reference to a memory location independent of the actual physical address.
Physical Address: The actual location in the main memory where data is stored.
Response Time: The time taken to respond to a stimulus, important in real-time systems.

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