FOS Quiz 3

What is the primary function of a motherboard?

• To connect the CPU and other components

• To store data permanently

• To provide a user interface

• To manage power supply

Who invented Dynamic Random-Access Memory (DRAM)?

• Steve Jobs

• Intel

• Robert Dennard

• Bill Gates

What is a key characteristic of DRAM?

• It is non-volatile

• It is faster than SRAM

• It is more expensive than SRAM

• It requires no electricity to retain data

What does a CPU socket do?

• Controls the cooling system

• Connects the CPU to the motherboard

• Manages power supply

• Stores data temporarily

What does PCI stand for?

• Peripheral Control Interconnect

• Primary Control Interface

• Personal Computer Interface

• Peripheral Component Interconnect

What is the purpose of the bootstrap program?

• To connect hardware devices

• To provide user interface

• To initialize the system and load the kernel

• To manage memory allocation

What is multiprogramming?

• Running multiple programs on multiple CPUs

• Running multiple programs on a single CPU

• Running one program at a time

• Running programs without user interaction

What is the role of system daemons?

• To execute user commands

• To control hardware devices

• To run background processes

• To manage user interfaces

What does virtual memory allow?

• Execution of processes not completely in memory

• Direct access to CPU registers

• Permanent storage of data

• Faster access to hard drives

What is the main purpose of the timer in an operating system?

• To manage memory allocation

• To schedule tasks

• To prevent processes from monopolizing the CPU

• To control hardware devices