Computer Fundamentals – Section 12

36. The _____ provides a path between the CPU and peripheral devices, which are connected via interface cards.

A. computer
B. expansion bus
C. memory
D. CPU
E. None of the above

Correct Answer: B. expansion bus
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37. Which of the following programs give instructions about operations inside the computer

A. System software
B. Application
C. Utility id) Compiler
D. None of the above

Correct Answer: A. System software
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38. The magnetic disks and drums are like recirculating shift registers because

A.  they have about the same storage capacity
B.  their storage is non volatile
C.  their access times are about the same
D.  stored data is available for reading over and over again in the same order.
E. None of the above

Correct Answer: D.  stored data is available for reading over and over again in the same order.
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39. Which of the following time will normally be determined by the requirements of the device to which the transfer is being made

A. Access
B. Cycle
C. Hold
D. Delay
E. None of the above

Correct Answer: C. Hold
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40. One of a class of storage devices that can access storage locations in any order is

A. DTE
B. DASD
C. DDE
D. DDC
E. None of the above

Correct Answer: B. DASD
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