1)Backing storage is storage outside the central processing unit. Why is backing storage needed?
2)A general practitioner's surgery contains a personal computer on which all the patient's records are stored. What type of backing storage would it be most likely to have?
3)You have been asked to choose a printer for the school office where an integrated package is being used. Explain 4 factors you would consider before making your choice.
4)A computer system has 2 types of memory called RAM & ROM. Give 1 example of the use of each of them.
5)Magnetic tape is 1 medium used for backing store.
a]Name 2 others
b]Give the approximate storage capacity for a high density floppy disk
c]Explain the term backup
6]Many early computers had a word length of 1 byte. However, now a word length of 32 bits or more is common.
a}What is a bit?
b}Explain why a 32 bit machine is considerably faster than a 1 byte machine.
c}Explain how the characters in the word FRED could be held using 32 bits.
2006-09-22 04:09:32 · 4 answers · asked by NAZNAZ 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
I normally don't chide folks for asking a question here on Yahoo! answers.
However, it appears you weren't paying attention in class or unable to read the book.
Due to the numerous questions you posted, I'd say you're screwed.
I have no pity for someone who won't apply themselves.
Have a nice day.
2006-09-22 04:16:34 · answer #1 · answered by Mitch 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1) Otherwise your nose would implode
2) napkins and crayons
3) a) Is the salesperson female?
b) does she have big boobs?
c) does she have a nice butt?
d) is she single?
4) RAM is what I do to my girl's bootie every other night, ROM is that brown guy that lives down the hall and smells like curry.
5) a) sand & stick, pencil and paper
b) 3 1/2 inches
6) a) less than a lot
b) because it's been bitten more and 32 bits hurt more than one byte
c) I'm not holding Fred. I don't swing that way, GOT IT PAL?
I hope you get an F...you deserve it, cheater!
2006-09-22 11:26:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do the research and learn yourself or stop studying IT!
One other thing, learn to spell!
I will never hire you!
2006-09-22 11:13:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
not a clue what any of those things are!!!!!!!! sry
2006-09-22 11:27:08 · answer #4 · answered by ♥ ♫ lauren ♫ ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋