An operation that switches the processor from one process to another by saving all the process control data, register, and other information for the first and replacing them with the process information for the second is:

A. resource ownership switch
B. process switch
C. thread switch
D. cluster switch


B. process switch

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The ____________________ is the bottom triangle at the 0" mark on the horizontal ruler, as shown in the accompanying figure.

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

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In its automatic recalculation of durations and costs, for example, Project 2010 is like which of the following types of application software?

A. database B. chart C. enterprise management D. spreadsheet

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A ________ is an instruction that enables the macro to perform multiple operations on a single object

A) sub procedure B) macro C) VBA construct D) code window

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Which of the following tools would an administrator BEST use to trace a network cable?

A. Toner B. Cable tester C. Butt set D. Multimeter

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