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[#866] Conversion of binary number 101110 2 to octal is
Correct Answer

(C) 56 8

Explanation

Solution: 101110 is 56 in octal form (101110) 2 = (56) 8 Step 1: Write down the binary number (101110) 2 Group all the digits in sets of three starting from the LSB (far right). Add zeros to the left of the last digit if there aren't enough digits to make a set of three. = 101 110 Step 2: Use the table below to convert each set of three into an octal digit. In this case, 101 = 5, 110 = 6. So, the number 56 is the octal equivalent to 101110 in binary. To convert from binary to octal use the following table: Bin: 000 001 010 011 100 101 110 111 Octal: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

[#867] A symbol that modifies an action is known as
Correct Answer

(B) Modifier

Explanation

Solution: A symbol that modifies an action is known as Modifier. A modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that modifies that is, gives information about another word in the same sentence. For example, in the following sentence, the word "burger" is modified by the word "vegetarian": Example: I'm going to the Saturn Café for a vegetarian burger.

[#868] The first computer used to store a program
Correct Answer

(A) EDSAC

Explanation

Solution: The EDSAC is a large-scale electronic calculating machine in which ultrasonic delay units are used for storage of orders and numbers. It is serial in operation and works in the scale of two. Punched tape is used for input and a teleprinter for output.

[#869] RAM is also known as
Correct Answer

(C) Read/Write memory

Explanation

Solution: RAM is the main memory in a computer. It is much faster to read from and write to than other kinds of storage, such as a hard disk drive (HDD), solid-state drive (SSD) or optical drive. Random Access Memory is volatile.

[#870] Which of the following statements is false?
Correct Answer

(C) Secondary storage contains data for immediate processing

Explanation

Solution: A false statement is a statement that is not true. Although the word fallacy is sometimes used as a synonym for false statement, that is not how the word is used in philosophy, mathematics, logic and most formal contexts. A false statement need not be a lie.