To implement the various placement algorithms discussed for dynamic partitioning (see Section 7.2 ), a list of the free blocks of memory must be kept. For each of the three methods discussed (best-fit, first-fit, next-fit), what is the average length of the search?

Which type of file can be used to import data into a spreadsheet?

Assume that there is a 4% rate of disk drive failure in a year. a. if all your computer data is stored on a hard disk drive with a copy stored on a second hard disk drive, what is the probability that during a year, you can avoid catastrophe with at least one working drive? b. if copies of all your computer data are stored on three independent hard disk drives, what is the probability that during a year, you can avoid catastrophe with at least one working drive?

When is a chart legend used a. all the time b. whenever you are comparing data that is the same c. whenever you are comparing multiple sets of data d. only for hand-drawn charts