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1. T/F – The underlying substrate in the magnetic disc is non-magnetic.
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2. T/F – Bits of data are written and read using a magnetic coil.
ANS: 3. T/F – Any external I/O connected to the computer is termed as a virtual I/O.
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4. T/F The common mode of communication is used IRA codes.
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5. T/F - One of the most important functions of the OS is scheduling processes/tasks.
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6. T/F - In terms of total control, the OS has the most control of the entire system operation.
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7. T/F – The ALU does not take any action if the output of an operation leads to excess bits.
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8. T/F – An eight bit word can represent up to 256 numbers.
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10. T/F – Stacks are visible elements of the system that store program information.
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Multiple Choice Questions:
11. Redundancy is a built-in feature here A. Magnetic disks B. RAID C. Serial I/O tapes D. Optical disks
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12. The megnetoresistive sensor (MR) increases what capability in newer rigid disks? A. Operating frequency B. Area C. Access times D. None of the above
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13. Interfaces to memory and I/O devices are made through A. Central Switch B. Buses C. Data links D. All of the above
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14. What converts data from electrical to other forms of energy in an I/O module? A. Convertor B. Transformer C. Transducer D. Arbiter
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15. Which of the following is not a function of the OS A. Program execution B. Error correction C. Data/Instruction access D. All of the above
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16. What part of the OS stores utilities or frequently accessed functions? A. Memory B. Registers C. Kernel D. None of the above
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17. The output of an ALU operation is stored at