Computer Fundamental Miscellaneous - Study Mode

[#776] In virtual storage, program segments stored on disk during processing are called:
Correct Answer

(C) pages

Explanation

Solution: In virtual storage, program segments stored on disk during processing are called by pages. The virtual memory is divided into pages (4 kilobytes is typical). Backing each page of virtual memory is a page of real memory (called a frame) or some secondary storage, usually disk space.

[#777] Which of the following is usually a special one-time operation that must be completed over a limited time period?
Correct Answer

(C) Project

Explanation

Solution: Usually a special one-time operation that must be completed over a limited time period Project. A project is defined as a sequence of tasks that must be completed to attain a certain outcome.

[#778] A device or system not directly connected to the CPU is
Correct Answer

(D) Off-line

Explanation

Solution: A device or system not directly connected to the CPU is Off-line. When a computer or other device is not turned on or connected to other devices, it is said to be "off-line. "Off-line can also mean not being connected to the Internet.

[#779] The microprocessor of a computer cannot operate on any information if that information is not in its.
Correct Answer

(B) main storage

Explanation

Solution: The microprocessor of a computer cannot operate on any information if that information is not in its main storage. Microprocessor program execution. The instructions are stored in numbered memory locations and copied to an instruction register in the CPU, via a data bus. Here, the instruction controls the selection of the required operation within the control unit of the processor.

[#780] A device which converts human readable data into machine language is
Correct Answer

(D) Character reader

Explanation

Solution: Optical character recognition or optical character reader (OCR) is the electronic or mechanical conversion of images of typed, handwritten or printed text into machine-encoded text, whether from a scanned document, a photo of a document, a scene-photo.