Miscellaneous


  1. Rearranging and allocating space in memory to provide for multiple computing tasks is called









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    Memory management provides ways to dynamically allocate portions of memory to programs at their request, and free it for reuse when no longer needed. It enables the allocation of additional memory space or release of unwanted space at run time for optimizing the use of storage space. It provides flexibility in adding, deleting or rearranging data items at run time.

    Correct Option: D

    Memory management provides ways to dynamically allocate portions of memory to programs at their request, and free it for reuse when no longer needed. It enables the allocation of additional memory space or release of unwanted space at run time for optimizing the use of storage space. It provides flexibility in adding, deleting or rearranging data items at run time.


  1. What is used to identify whether a data word has an odd or even number of 1’s?









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    Parity bit is a term used to identify whether a data word has an odd or even number of 1’s. If a data word contains an odd number of 1’s, the word is said to have odd parity. The binary word 0110111 with five 1’s has odd parity. The binary word 0110000 has an even number of 1’s (two), so it has even parity.

    Correct Option: D

    Parity bit is a term used to identify whether a data word has an odd or even number of 1’s. If a data word contains an odd number of 1’s, the word is said to have odd parity. The binary word 0110111 with five 1’s has odd parity. The binary word 0110000 has an even number of 1’s (two), so it has even parity.



  1. Which of the following is used as a primary memory of computer?









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    Primary storage, also known as main storage or memory, is the area in a computer in which data is stored for quick access by the computer’s processor. The terms random access memory (RAM) and memory are often as synonyms for primary or main storage.

    Correct Option: C

    Primary storage, also known as main storage or memory, is the area in a computer in which data is stored for quick access by the computer’s processor. The terms random access memory (RAM) and memory are often as synonyms for primary or main storage.


  1. DTP stands for









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    Desktop publishing (abbreviated DTP) is the creation of documents using page layout skills on a personal computer. This technology allows individuals, businesses, and other organizations to self-publish a wide range of printed matter.

    Correct Option: B

    Desktop publishing (abbreviated DTP) is the creation of documents using page layout skills on a personal computer. This technology allows individuals, businesses, and other organizations to self-publish a wide range of printed matter.



  1. RAM is used as a short memory in a computer because it:









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    Random-Access Memory (RAM) is a type of short memory because it is volatile. The stored information is lost if power is removed. All RAM except the CMOS RAM used for the BIOS is volatile. ROM, on the other hand, is nonvolatile. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computers and other devices, such as printers.

    Correct Option: A

    Random-Access Memory (RAM) is a type of short memory because it is volatile. The stored information is lost if power is removed. All RAM except the CMOS RAM used for the BIOS is volatile. ROM, on the other hand, is nonvolatile. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computers and other devices, such as printers.