What is the function of Direct Memory Access (DMA)?

Allow peripherals to access RAM

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1
What is the function of Direct Memory Access (DMA)?
Boost CPU power
Allow peripherals to access RAM
Execute disk operations
Increase RAM size
2
What is the primary function of an OS kernel?
Manage user interface
Control system hardware
Connect to internet
Provide cloud storage
3
Which bus carries data between CPU and memory?
Control Bus
Data Bus
Power Bus
Address Bus
4
What does "booting" refer to in computing?
Shutting down
Installing software
Restarting system
Loading OS into memory
5
Which memory is volatile and used for temporary storage?
RAM
ROM
Hard Disk
SSD
6
What type of file system does Windows commonly use?
EXT4
FAT32
HFS+
NTFS
7
What is the function of cache memory?
Store permanent data
Provide extra storage
Increase CPU clock speed
Reduce CPU wait time
8
Which memory retains data when power is off?
RAM
ROM
Register
Cache Memory
9
What is the full form of HTTP?
HyperText Transfer Protocol
HyperText Transfer Pathway
High Tech Transfer Protocol
Hyper Terminal Transfer Process
10
What is the function of the Control Unit (CU)?
Execute instructions
Manage power supply
Store data temporarily
Direct processor operation
11
Which is NOT an embedded system?
Supercomputer
Washing machine
Smartwatch
ATM
12
What is the purpose of virtual memory?
Improve GPU performance
Increase CPU speed
Increase hard disk size
Extend RAM using storage
13
What is the max addressable memory in a 32-bit system?
8 GB
2 GB
16 GB
4 GB
14
Which programming language is low-level?
C++
Assembly
Java
Python
15
What is the function of BIOS?
Store user data
Process graphics
Load OS into memory
Manage cache memory
16
Which storage device is fastest?
HDD
USB Flash Drive
SSD
CD-ROM
17
Which of these is system software?
Adobe Photoshop
Windows OS
Microsoft Word
Google Chrome
18
Which network topology uses a central hub?
Ring
Mesh
Star
Bus
19
What does an IP address uniquely identify?
A software application
A browser
A website
A computer on a network
20
In which generation were microprocessors introduced?
Fourth
Second
Third
First

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Questions 20

Answers

1
What is the function of Direct Memory Access (DMA)?
Boost CPU power
Allow peripherals to access RAM
Execute disk operations
Increase RAM size
2
What is the primary function of an OS kernel?
Manage user interface
Control system hardware
Connect to internet
Provide cloud storage
3
Which bus carries data between CPU and memory?
Control Bus
Data Bus
Power Bus
Address Bus
4
What does "booting" refer to in computing?
Shutting down
Installing software
Restarting system
Loading OS into memory
5
Which memory is volatile and used for temporary storage?
RAM
ROM
Hard Disk
SSD
6
What type of file system does Windows commonly use?
EXT4
FAT32
HFS+
NTFS
7
What is the function of cache memory?
Store permanent data
Provide extra storage
Increase CPU clock speed
Reduce CPU wait time
8
Which memory retains data when power is off?
RAM
ROM
Register
Cache Memory
9
What is the full form of HTTP?
HyperText Transfer Protocol
HyperText Transfer Pathway
High Tech Transfer Protocol
Hyper Terminal Transfer Process
10
What is the function of the Control Unit (CU)?
Execute instructions
Manage power supply
Store data temporarily
Direct processor operation
11
Which is NOT an embedded system?
Supercomputer
Washing machine
Smartwatch
ATM
12
What is the purpose of virtual memory?
Improve GPU performance
Increase CPU speed
Increase hard disk size
Extend RAM using storage
13
What is the max addressable memory in a 32-bit system?
8 GB
2 GB
16 GB
4 GB
14
Which programming language is low-level?
C++
Assembly
Java
Python
15
What is the function of BIOS?
Store user data
Process graphics
Load OS into memory
Manage cache memory
16
Which storage device is fastest?
HDD
USB Flash Drive
SSD
CD-ROM
17
Which of these is system software?
Adobe Photoshop
Windows OS
Microsoft Word
Google Chrome
18
Which network topology uses a central hub?
Ring
Mesh
Star
Bus
19
What does an IP address uniquely identify?
A software application
A browser
A website
A computer on a network
20
In which generation were microprocessors introduced?
Fourth
Second
Third
First