Which of the following is a true statement pertaining to memory addressing?
A.
The CPU uses absolute addresses. Applications use logical addresses. Relative addresses are based on a
known address and an offset value.
B.
The CPU uses logical addresses. Applications use absolute addresses. Relative addresses are based on aknown address and an offset value.
C.
The CPU uses absolute addresses. Applications use relative addresses. Logical addresses are based on a
known address and an offset value.
D.
The CPU uses absolute addresses. Applications use logical addresses. Absolute addresses are based on a
known address and an offset value.
Explanation:
The physical memory addresses that the CPU uses are called absolute addresses. The indexed memory
addresses that software uses are referred to as logical addresses. A \\relative address is a logical address
which incorporates the correct offset value.
Incorrect Answers:
B: Relative addresses are based on a known address and an offset value.
C: Logical addresses are based on a known address and an offset value.
D: Absolute addresses are based on a known address and an offset value.Harris, Shon (2012-10-18). CISSP All-in-One Exam Guide, 6th Edition (p. 330). McGraw- Hill. Kindle Edition.