Which of the following statement is/are false? 1. The processor has direct access to both primary and secondary memory 2. Primary memory stores the active instructions and data for the program being executed on the Q process 3. Secondary memory is used as a backup memory 4. Memory system is implemented on a single- level memory
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Correct answer: D. 1 and 4 only
Explanation
The CPU accesses primary memory directly but not secondary memory (1 false), and memory is organized as a multi-level hierarchy (4 false). Statements 2 and 3 are true.
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