Question

QUESTION 1

1. Virtual Memory is a technique that makes excellent use of available space on a hard drive, to temporarily store data that would otherwise require massive amounts of main memory (RAM).

   True

   False

2 points   

QUESTION 2

1. Which of these allocation schemes require the entire program to be loaded before execution can begin?

   	I.	Segmented/Demand paged
   	II.	Paged
   	III.	Segmented
   	IV.	Demand paged

2 points   

QUESTION 3

1. Select the advantages of the First-In First-Out page replacement policy

   	I.	Higher overhead
   	II.	Slower implementation
   	III.	Faster Implementation
   	IV.	Lower overhead

2 points   

QUESTION 4

1. What is the role of cache memory?

   	I.	To speed job throughput
   	II.	To speed memory retrieval.
   	III.	To reduce page faults.
   	IV.	To enhance graphics and game experiences.

2 points   

QUESTION 5

1. Which of these was a major innovation of virtual memory.

   	I.	It eliminated fragmentation.
   	II.	It allowed pages to be placed in page frames.
   	III.	It allowed users to see the size of their main memory.
   	IV.	It allowed a program to begin execution without the entire program being required to reside in memory before starting.

2 points   

QUESTION 6

1. Which oft the following has been classified as direct access storage media?

   	I.	DVD
   	II.	Paper punch cards.
   	III.	Tape cartidge
   	IV.	Flash Memory

2 points   

QUESTION 7

1. Which of the following is likely to be considered a dedicated device?

   	I.	Monitor
   	II.	Mouse
   	III.	Port with access to internet
   	IV.	Networked printer

2 points   

QUESTION 8

1. Why is disk fragmentation important?

   	I.	It makes file deletion easier
   	II.	It's not important
   	III.	It reveals which files are missing
   	IV.	It combines pieces of spread-out files

2 points   

QUESTION 9

1. Why might a device driver need to be updated?

   	I.	The computer has been rebooted.
   	II.	The driver's software needs to be fixed
   	III.	It never needs to be updated
   	IV.	The device stopped responding correctly

2 points   

QUESTION 10

1. What is flash memory?

   	I.	An example of secondary storage.
   	II.	A device that works with only one operating system
   	III.	A device that cannot wear out
   	IV.	An essential element of main memory

Answer 1

QUESTION 1

Virtual Memory is a technique that makes excellent use of available space on a hard drive, to temporarily store data that would otherwise require massive amounts of main memory (RAM).

True

2.

i,ii,iii,iv

3.
iii(fast implementation

4.

ii)to speed memory retrieval

5.
iv) It allowed a program to begin execution without the entire program being required to reside in memory before starting.

6.
i,ii,iii,iv

7.
i,ii,iii,iv

8.
i) it makes file deletion easier

9.
i) the computer has been rebooted.

10.

i) an example of secondary storage