Executing calculations in multiple threads on a single-core processor can actually take ________ compared to simply performing them synchronously, due to the overhead of sharing one processor among the app’s threads, all the other apps executing on the computer at the same time and the chores the operating system was performing.

a) less time
b) more time
c) about the same amount of time
d) much less time


b) more time

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The decimal number system is based on ____.

A. 1 B. 5 C. 10 D. 16

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The amount of space between the edge of the page and your document text is called the ____________________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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On a Visual Basic form, the ________ form control displays items from which the user can make a choice but not enter another value

A) TextBox B) ListBox C) CheckBox D) ComboBox

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Which document is arguably the most famous of all security policies as this is one document that pretty much everyone who works for any organization is required to read, and in many cases sign, before they can start work?

A. Material safeties data sheet (MSDS) B. Forensics report C. Acceptable use policy D. Exit plan

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