Which of the Following Performs the Critical Functions Necessary to Operate

question 161

Multiple Choice

Which of the following performs the critical functions necessary to operate the computer at its most basic level, such as managing the file system, reading programs into the main memory, and allocating computer memory among various tasks?

• A) central processing monitoring hardware
• B) distributive software
• C) system software
• D) CAD/CAM software

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Definitions:

PNS

Peripheral Nervous System, the part of the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord that connects the CNS to organs, limbs, and skin.

Spinal Nerve Pairs

Spinal nerve pairs are pairs of nerves that emerge from the spinal cord, serving to relay information between the body and the spinal cord.

Coccygeal

Pertaining to the coccyx, the small bone at the base of the spinal column in humans and other apes, often referred to as the tailbone.

Mixed Nerves

Nerves that contain both sensory (afferent) and motor (efferent) fibers, allowing them to transmit signals in both directions between the central nervous system and various parts of the body.