In IT, the method for updating the main memory as soon as a word is removed from the cache is called

Computers - General Knowledge Questions

Write â€“ back

Cache â€“ write

Write â€“ through

Protected â€“ write

Correct Answer : Write â€“ back

The write-back method involves updating only the cache location and to mark it as updated with an associated flag bit, often called the dirty or modified bit. The main memory location of the word is updated later, when the block containing this marked word is to be removed from the cache to make room for a new block. The reason for the write back method is that during the time a word resides in the cache, it may be updated several times.

Published On : June 17, 2021

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Q .

The organization and interconnection of the various components of a computer system is

Networks

Designing

Architecture

Graphics

Correct Answer : Architecture

The organization and interconnection of the various components of a computer system is Architecture.

Published On : June 18, 2021

Category : Computers

Q .

Which programming language is based on Algol 60

SIMULA

SNOBOL

ADA

PILOT

Correct Answer : SIMULA

Simula Programming Language : Simula is the name of two simulation programming languages, Simula I and Simula 67, developed in the 1960s at the Norwegian Computing Center in Oslo, by Ole-Johan Dahl and Kristen Nygaard. Syntactically, it is a fairly faithful superset of ALGOL 60, also influenced by the design of Simscript.

Published On : June 18, 2021

Category : Computers

Q .

What is the name given to the weapons which use computerised guidance system?

Dumb weapons

Smart weapons

Guided weapons

Starwars weapons

Correct Answer : Smart weapons

Smart weapons : A precision-guided munition (PGM, smart weapon, smart munition, smart bomb) is a guided munition intended to precisely hit a specific target, to minimize collateral damage and increase lethality against intended targets.

Published On : June 18, 2021

Category : Computers