Computer System Operation
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What is the purpose of a memory controller in a computer system?

  • To execute parallel tasks with the CPU
  • To manage device controllers
  • To synchronize access to the shared memory (correct)
  • To store the initial program in read-only memory

    • Where is the bootstrap program typically stored within a computer hardware?

  • Electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM)
  • Random-access memory (RAM)
  • Central Processing Unit (CPU)
  • Read-only memory (ROM) (correct)

    • What is the role of a device controller in a computer system?

  • To synchronize access to the shared memory
  • To manage a specific type of device (correct)
  • To execute the bootstrap program
  • To initialize all aspects of the system

    • How does the bootstrap program initialize all aspects of the computer system?

    <p>By initializing CPU registers, device controllers, and memory contents (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the initial program, or bootstrap program, in a computer system?

    <p>To start running and initialize all aspects of the system (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of the computer system is responsible for managing a specific type of device, such as disk drives or audio devices?

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

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