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The CPU of a computer transfers print output to a temporary disk memory at high speed and then gets back to processing another job without waiting for the output to got to the printer. In this way, the CPU does not remain idle due to its own high speed as compared to the low speed of the printer. What is the name of this memory?
A External memory
B I/O memory
C ROM
D Buffer memory
E None of the above
Which of the following functional components of a computer is responsible for the transient or temporary storage used by the CPU?
A Input
B Output
C CPU
D Memory
E Storage
What is the name of the storage device which is used to compensate for the difference in rates of flow of data from once device to another?
A Cache
B Concentrator
C Buffer
D I/O device
E None of the above
In a computer the data transfer between hard disk and CPU is nearly the same as that between diskette and CPU.
A True
B False
The transfer of data from a CPU to peripheral devices of a computer is achieved through
A modems
B computer ports
C interfaces
D buffer memory
E None of the above
The _____ provides a path between the CPU and peripheral devices, which are connected via interface cards.
A computer
B expansion bus
C memory
D CPU
E None of the above
Whenever a peripheral is being controlled by the CPU, it is said to be online. If additionally, the computer files are updated as soon as any change takes place, the system is called
A quick processing system
B batch processing system
C real time system
D remote processing system
E None of the above
Which of the following represents examples of an IT input device, output device and storage device respectively ?
A bar code reader, CD drive, projector
B keyboard, monitor, hard disc
C printer, DVD drive, joystick
D printer, mouse, monitor
A(n) ____ device is any device that provides information which is sent to the CPU.
A input
B output
C CPU
D memory
E storage
The ....... is a temporary storage area in memory where you can attach text or graphics information
A Clipboard
B Copyboard
C Both a and b
D None of above

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