Operating System Basics

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What is the primary function of a set of programs?

Managing program executions
Managing program and distributing memory (correct)
Managing file locations
Managing file duplication

What is the process of creating a copy of a file in another location called?

File duplication (correct)
File transfer
File replication
File backup

What is the main purpose of managing program and distributing memory?

To improve security
To increase processing speed
To allocate resources efficiently (correct)
To reduce file size

What is the outcome of duplicating a file in another location?

File duplication (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of duplicating a file in another location?

Improved data security (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the printer use to print?

A pen that moves over paper (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of the paper in the printer?

Circular (B) Signup and view all the answers

What moves over the paper in the printer?

The pen moves over a stationary paper (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is unique about the paper in the printer?

It is a large revolving sheet (A) Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the printer's function?

It is used for plotting or drafting (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of saving data and instructions?

To make them readily available (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is typically held in a device for quick access?

Running program instructions (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which component is responsible for holding running program instructions?

RAM (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of making instructions readily available?

To make them readily available for quick access (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of data is typically saved for quick access?

Running program instructions (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the component of a processor responsible for executing operations?

Data path (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the data path in a processor perform?

Executes all required computer operations (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the number associated with the data path in a processor?

134 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is EBCDIC an abbreviation for?

Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the context in which EBCDIC is mentioned?

Processor components (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the abbreviation of the protocol for downloading files over the Internet?

FTP (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the initial page of a website?

Home page (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most used top-level domain?

.com (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does IRC stand for?

Internet Relay Chat (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for converting programming instructions into computer language?

Compiler (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a set of instructions that tells the computer how to behave and solve a problem?

Algorithm (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the three stages of program development in logical order?

Define, Analyze, Write, Test, Document, Debug (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a programming language that is used to show pupils the concept and structure of programming?

Basic (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a device that connects multiple devices in a network?

Router (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a set of logically sequenced instructions that allows to find the solution to a problem?