Computer Awareness for Upcoming Exams Set 71

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1. In DOS, which of the following command is used to delete all the files as well as sub-directories of a directory?
   A) DELETE
   B) DEL
   C) DELTREE
   D)  MOVE
   E) none of these
   
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    Option C
   Explanation:
   Is a command line command in some operating systems that recursively deletes an entire subdirectory of files.
2. What is/are the feature(s) of a Multi-processor??
   A) it increases reliability
   B) it distributes tasks
   C) it saves money compared to multiple single system
   D) All of the above
   E) none of these
   
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    Option D
   Explanation:
   A multiprocessor is a computer system with two or more central processing units (CPUs)- Benefits of using a multiprocessor include:
   Enhanced performance
   Multiple applications
   Multiple users
   Multi-tasking inside an application
   High throughput and/or responsiveness
   Hardware sharing among CPUs
   
3. The simultaneous processing of two or more programs by multiple processors is called-
   A) Multi-programming
   B) Multi-tasking
   C) Time-sharing
   D) Multi-processing
   E) none of these
   
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    Option D
   Explanation: 
   Multiprocessing is the use of two or more central processing units (CPUs) within a single computer system. The term also refers to the ability of a system to support more than one processor and/or the ability to allocate tasks between them.
4. What happens when you boot up a PC?
   A) Portions of the operating system are copied from disk into memory
   B) Portions of the operating system are copied from memory onto disk
   C) Portions of the operating system are compiled
   D) Portions of the operating system are emulated
   E) None of these
   
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    Option A                 
   Explanation: when you boot up a PC Portions of the operating system are copied from disk into memory.
5. __________ is the operating system that reads and reacts in terms of actual time.
   A) Real time system
   B) Batch system
   C) Quick response system
   D) Time sharing system
   E) None of these
   
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    Option A
   Explanation:
   A real-time operating system (RTOS) is an operating system (OS) intended to serve real-time applications which process data as it comes in, typically without buffering delays. Processing time requirements (including any OS delay) are measured in tenths of seconds or shorter increments of time.
6. The blocks of code, included in the operating system, that software applications interact with are known as:
   A) Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)
   B)  complimentary Metal-Oxide Conductors (CMOS)
   C) Device drivers
   D) Bootstrap loaders
   E) None of these
   
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    Option A Explanation: An API specifies how software components should interact.
7. Distributed processing involves ____.
   A) solving computer component problems from a different computer
   B) solving computing problems by breaking them into smaller parts that are separately processed by different computers
   C) allowing users to share files on a network
   D) allowing users to access network resources away from the office
   E) none of these
   
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    Option B
   Explanation:
   Distributed processing is a phrase used to refer to a variety of computer systems that use more than one computer (or processor) to run an application. This includes parallel processing in which a single computer uses more than one CPU to execute programs.
8. ERP is an acronym for _____.
   A) Enterprise Retirement Planning
   B) Enterprise Relationship Planning
   C) Enterprise Resource Planning
   D) Enterprise Reorder Planning
   E) Enterprise Reorder Planning
   
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    Option C
   Explanation:
   ERP is an acronym for ‘Enterprise Resource Planning’. 
   Note: Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is business management software typically a suite of integrated applications that a company can use to collect, store, manage and interpret data from many business activities, including, Product planning, cost. Manufacturing or service delivery. Marketing and sales.
9. What kind of lock includes a keypad that can be used to control access into areas?
   A) Cipher
   B) Warded
   C) Device
   D) Tumbler
   E) None of these
   
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    Option A
   Explanation:
   Cipher locks are used to control access to areas of a facility that are sensitive. e.g airport research and development laboratories areas within financial institutions etc. A cipher lock may have four of five push buttons depending on the manufacture.
10. Why is it unethical to share copyrighted files with your friends?
    A) It is not unethical because it is legal.
    B) It is unethical because the tiles are being given for free.
    C) Sharing copyrighted files without permission breaks copyright laws.
    D) It is not unethical because the files are being given for free.
    E) It is not unethical – anyone can access a computer
    
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     Option C
    Explanation:
    Sharing copyrighted files without permission breaks copyright laws. So, it is unethical to share copyrighted files with your friends.

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