Symmetric Multiprocessing Architecture Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of main memory?

Volatile

Non-volatile (correct)

Random access

Directly accessible by the CPU

What is the primary function of a disk controller?

To cache data from the disk to main memory

To determine the logical interaction between the device and the computer (correct)

To manage the physical interaction between the disk and the computer

To logically divide the disk surface into tracks and sectors

Which of the following storage technologies is typically faster than hard disks?

Solid-state disks (correct)

Optical discs

Floppy disks

Magnetic tapes

What is the primary purpose of caching in computer systems?

To speed up access to frequently used data Signup and view all the answers

Which component provides a uniform interface between a device controller and the kernel?

Device driver Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using Direct Memory Access (DMA) for I/O operations?

Reduced CPU utilization Signup and view all the answers

In a distributed environment, what is a primary concern regarding cache coherency?

Ensuring that cached data remains consistent across multiple caches Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common protection mechanism used in computer systems?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the I/O subsystem in a computer system?

To manage the flow of data between main memory and secondary storage Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common security measure implemented in modern computer systems?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Symmetric Multiprocessing Architecture Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of main memory?

What is the primary function of a disk controller?

Which of the following storage technologies is typically faster than hard disks?

What is the primary purpose of caching in computer systems?

Which component provides a uniform interface between a device controller and the kernel?

What is the primary advantage of using Direct Memory Access (DMA) for I/O operations?

In a distributed environment, what is a primary concern regarding cache coherency?

Which of the following is a common protection mechanism used in computer systems?

What is the primary purpose of the I/O subsystem in a computer system?

Which of the following is a common security measure implemented in modern computer systems?

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