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Which storage structure provides large nonvolatile storage capacity?
Which storage structure provides large nonvolatile storage capacity?
- Hard Disk Drives (HDD) (correct)
- Main memory
- Random access
- Solid-state drive (SSD)
What is the function of the disk controller in a computer system?
What is the function of the disk controller in a computer system?
- Handles CPU scheduling
- Manages the file system
- Processes data for the CPU
- Determines logical interaction between devices and the computer (correct)
In computer storage, what is the basic unit of storage?
In computer storage, what is the basic unit of storage?
- Record
- Bit (correct)
- Word
- Byte
What type of memory can the CPU access directly?
What type of memory can the CPU access directly?
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Which storage device uses integrated circuit assemblies to store data persistently?
Which storage device uses integrated circuit assemblies to store data persistently?
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Which storage structure is an extension of main memory and typically nonvolatile?
Which storage structure is an extension of main memory and typically nonvolatile?
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What kind of storage has tracks that are subdivided into sectors?
What kind of storage has tracks that are subdivided into sectors?
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What is a solid-state drive (SSD) mainly used for in the hierarchy of computer storage?
What is a solid-state drive (SSD) mainly used for in the hierarchy of computer storage?
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Which device is responsible for the communication between processes and I/O devices?
Which device is responsible for the communication between processes and I/O devices?
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What is a program that runs all the time with special privileges in an OS?
What is a program that runs all the time with special privileges in an OS?
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