Computer Hardware and Software Quiz
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Computer Hardware and Software Quiz

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

Browsing the web using Internet Explorer

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

It is not considered an input device

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

11

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

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

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

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

Which storage device uses sequential access method?

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

Which storage type has the shortest access time in general?

<p>Cache</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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