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Binary executables (machine code programs) have a header that tells the operating system what type of executable it is and that determines the layout of the file. If the file is in a recognizable format, the program loader will load the text segment (the machine code) in one region of memory and the data segment in another region. After setting up the main thread's call stack in yet another region of memory, the loader will execute the machine code.
The file extension can be used to give a hint to the operating system what type of file it is. In Windows, for instance, executable machine code programs have a .exe file extension while dynamic link libraries have a .dll extension. However, the operating system does not rely on the extension alone, the file must also contain a recognizable header.
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What is a computer why it is known as data processor?
A computer is known as a data processor because that's what it does. Process data (programs)
Why it is desirable for computer programs to have facility to compare items of data and distinguish between like items of different values?
One day a person with a long list of similar things had to decide if they would do the work themselves of write a computer program to do the work. Writing a computer program was easier and faster so that is why some programs com pare items of data of different values.
What are the four components of computer proccesing?
the computer, programs, data, and the users.
Where are programs and data to be used by the computer available?
storage
How do you name the data and programs that are located into a computer?
My medclams
What is meant by download data?
To transfer (data or programs) from a server or host computer to one's own computer or device.
Is the abbreviation for the place in the computer where the programs and data the computer is currently using are stored?
RAM
What is the Computer on a network that acts as a central storage location for programs and data used on the network?
A computer on a network that acts as the central storage location for programs and data used on a network is a server.
A computer on a network that acts as the central storage location for programs and data used on the network is what?
A computer on a network that acts as the central storage location for programs and data used on a network is a server.
Why is it important for the scheduler to distinguish IO-bound programs from CPU-bound programs?
Any CPU will have an I/O which en ply external devices data transfers. The CPU internally will process data. While both are data bus they are definitely not the same
Are recovery programs helpful when restoring computers?
Recovery programs are helpful when restoring computer because they help salvage data. They use data taken as backups by the computer and make it useable again.
Data and programs not currently being used by computer are stored in?
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