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Which of the following is NOT a primary function of an Operating System?

  • Shutting down the Computer when the battery has reached a low level
  • Editing a spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel
  • Typing a document in Microsoft Word
  • Browsing the web using Internet Explorer (correct)

What is a common misconception about the function of a Monitor in a computer system?

  • It does not require a connection to the computer
  • It is not considered an input device (correct)
  • It cannot display images or videos
  • It can only be used for output purposes

In binary, what does the number 1011 represent in decimal?

  • 7
  • 11 (correct)
  • 13
  • 9

Which term best describes the two steps of an instruction cycle?

<p>Fetch cycle, execute cycle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are device drivers essential in an Operating System?

<p>To provide a method for the Operating System to manage the hardware in a computer (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What core function does an Operating System primarily perform for a computer system?

<p>Process Management (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which storage device uses sequential access method?

<p>Magnetic Disk (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of address lines in a computer system?

<p>Designate data source or destination on the bus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which storage type has the shortest access time in general?

<p>Cache (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which parity scheme should the total number of 1s and parity bit add up to an odd number?

<p>Odd Parity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which RAID level configuration offers fault tolerance using striping with parity?

<p>RAID 5 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one purpose of access control in a computer system?

<p>Protect documents from unauthorized overwriting (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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