Computer Fundamental Miscellaneous - Study Mode

[#1051] A physical connection between the microprocessor memory and other parts of the microcomputer is known as
Correct Answer

(B) Address bus

Explanation

Solution: An element in a computer CPU that transmits the location of stored information the address bus allows the CPU to send the address to RAM, and the data bus allows the actual data transfer to the CPU.

[#1052] An IBM System/38 represents the computer class of:
Correct Answer

(A) small-scale computer

Explanation

Solution: A microcomputer is a complete computer on a small scale, designed for use by one person at a time. An antiquated term, a microcomputer is now primarily called a personal computer (PC), or a device based on a single-chip microprocessor. Common microcomputers include laptops and desktops.

[#1053] Which hole is used to mark the location of the first sector in a soft-sectored disk.
Correct Answer

(C) Index

Explanation

Solution: A small hole punched into a hard sectored floppy disk that serves to mark the start of the sectors on each track. Hard sectoring in a magnetic or optical data storage device is a form of sectoring which uses a physical mark or hole in the recording medium to reference sector locations. Soft sectored a floppy disk with a single index hole is known as a soft-sectored disk.

[#1054] Which system was developed by Rank-Xeron for use with office computers and other equipment.
Correct Answer

(B) ETHERNET

Explanation

Solution: Ethernet is the technology that is most commonly used in wired local area networks (LANs). A LAN is a network of computers and other electronic devices that covers a small area such as a room, office, or building.

[#1055] Bubble memory is a
Correct Answer

(C) Combination of sequential and direct access devices

Explanation

Solution: Bubble memory is a type of non-volatile computer memory that uses a thin film of a magnetic material to hold small magnetized areas, known as bubbles or domains, each storing one bit of data.