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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of main memory?
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?
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?
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?
What is the primary purpose of caching in computer systems?
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Which component provides a uniform interface between a device controller and the kernel?
Which component provides a uniform interface between a device controller and the kernel?
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What is the primary advantage of using Direct Memory Access (DMA) for I/O operations?
What is the primary advantage of using Direct Memory Access (DMA) for I/O operations?
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In a distributed environment, what is a primary concern regarding cache coherency?
In a distributed environment, what is a primary concern regarding cache coherency?
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Which of the following is a common protection mechanism used in computer systems?
Which of the following is a common protection mechanism used in computer systems?
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What is the primary purpose of the I/O subsystem in a computer system?
What is the primary purpose of the I/O subsystem in a computer system?
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Which of the following is a common security measure implemented in modern computer systems?
Which of the following is a common security measure implemented in modern computer systems?
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