Which of the following statements 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 processor
3. Secondary memory is used as a backup memory
4. A memory system is implemented on a single-level memory
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Correct answer: D. 1 and 4 only
Explanation
The CPU accesses secondary memory only through main memory (1 false), and memory systems are hierarchical, multi-level (4 false).More Computer System Architecture questions
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