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If $M$ denotes the number of memory locations and $N$ denotes the word size, then an expression that denotes the storage capacity is —
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Storage capacity = (Number of memory locations) × (Word size)
$\Rightarrow$ Storage capacity = $M \times N$
Qus : 2
3
The quantity of double word is
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A word = 16 bits, so a double word = 2 × 16 = 32 bits.
Qus : 3
3
Intel 8086 is a ______ bit microprocessor.
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8086 is a 16-bit processor.
Qus : 4
1
Typical speed of current fastest supercomputers is measured in ...
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The performance of modern supercomputers is measured in floating-point operations per second (FLOPS).
Fastest supercomputers operate in the range of petaflops ($10^{15}$ FLOPS).
Qus : 5
1
Parallel Virtual Machine (PVM) refers to a ...
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Parallel Virtual Machine (PVM) is a software tool that allows a collection of computers to be used cooperatively as a single parallel computer.
Qus : 6
2
Which type of processor is ideal for mobile phones and PDAs?
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RISC processors are used in mobile and embedded systems due to low power consumption.
Qus : 7
3
Which of the following describes the characteristics of SRAM?
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Based on combination of transistor and capacitor
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Less consumption of power
3
More cost and more power consumption
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All of them let you define new data types
Qus : 8
1
The primary memory (main memory) of a personal computer consists of
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Main memory = RAM (ROM is not part of main working memory).
Qus : 9
2
Which of the following has the fastest speed in the computer memory hierarchy?
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CPU registers are the fastest.
Qus : 10
2
In which type of memory, once the program or data is written, it cannot be changed?
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PROM (one-time programmable).