Computer Memory Multiple Choice Questions

1. Cache memory is used as a ___________memory.

A. primary

B. secondary

C. territory

D. Scratch

Answer: D
2. MSB stands for_____.
A. mobile source bit

B. most significant bit

C. module significant bit

D. more social bit

Answer: B
3. LSB stands for______.
A. localHeetson bit

B. local significant bit

C. least significant bit

D. large significant Heetson

Answer: C
4. _____ can be treated as the waiting room for the computers
processor.
Answer: RAM
5. _______ store data or information temporarily and pass it on as
directed by the control unit.
Answer: Register
6. Common type of storage devices are_____
Answer: Optical
7. _____ files contains permanent data and gets updated during the
processing of Transactions.
Answer: Master
8. ______ helps to protect Floppy disks from data getting accidentally
erased.
Answer: Write Protect notch
9. _____ memory is having more memory addresses than are
physically available.
Answer: Virtual
10. A ______ is a location for storing files on your computer.
Answer: Directory
11. RAM memory space is divided into _____.
Answer: Backs
12. Decoder decodes the _______ address.
Answer: Memory
13.Main memory ______ data after power off.
A. retains

B. remembers

C. does not keep

D. keeps all

Answer: C
14.Since main memory looses data after power off, it is called
______.
A. data storage

B. volatile storage

C. power storage

D. secondary storage

Answer: B
15.SRAM stands for ____.
A. Static Random Access Memory

B. Stable Random Access Memory

C. Static Read Access Memory

D. Static Random Arithmetic Memory

Answer: A
16.DRAM stands for _____.
A. Draft Random Access Memory

B. Direct Random Access Memory

C. Disk Random Access Memory

D. Dynamic Random Access Memory

Answer: D
17.FPM DRAM stands for _____.
A. First Page Mode Dynamic Random Access Memory

B. Fast Page Mode Dynamic Random Access Memory

C. Fill Page Mode Dynamic Random Access Memory

D. Fast Package Mode Dynamic Random Access Memory

Answer: B
18. EDO DRAM stands for _____.
A. Extended Disk Out Dynamic Random Access Memory

B. Expanded Data Out Dynamic Random Access Memory

C. Extended Data Out Dynamic Random Access Memory

D. Extended Data Onboard Dynamic Random Access Memory

Answer: C
19. SDRAM stands for _____.
A. Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory

B. Simple Dynamic Random Access Memory

C. Synchronous Double Random Access Memory

D. Syntax Dynamic Random Access Memory

Answer: A
20. DDR SDRAM stands for _____.
A. Double Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory

B. Double Data Rate Simple Dynamic Random Access Memory

C. Double Data Rate Synchronous Double Random Access Memory

D. Double Data Rate Syntax Dynamic Random Access Memory

Answer: A
21.RDRAM stands for ______.
A. Resultant Random Access Memory

B. Reactive Random Access Memory

C. Rational Random Access Memory

D. Rambus Random Access Memory

Answer: D
22.VRAM stands for _____.
A. Visual Random Access Memory

B. Video Random Access Memory

C. Virtual Random Access Memory

D. Vintage Random Access Memory

Answer: B
23.MPDRAM stands for ____.
A. Major Port Dynamic Random Access Memory

B. Multi-Point Dynamic Random Access Memory

C. Multi-Port Dynamic Random Access Memory

D. Multi-Port Data Random Access Memory

Answer: C
24.SGRAM stands for _____.
A. Synchronous Graphics Random Access Memory

B. Syntax Graphics Random Access Memory

C. Simple Graphics Random Access Memory

D. Synchronous Gross Random Access Memory

Answer: A
25.CD/DVD drive uses _______ for data storage and retrieval.
A. LASER beam acting on light sensitive layer
B. magnetic disk mounted in spindle

C. flash memory

D. plastic magnetic plate

Answer: A
26.SD card, mini SD card and micro SD card use _____ for data
storage and retrieval.
A. LASER beam acting on light sensitive layer

B. magnetic disk mounted in spindle

C. flash memory

D. plastic magnetic plate

Answer: C
27.Floppy disk used_______ for data storage and retrieval.
A. LASER beam acting on light sensitive layer

B. magnetic disk mounted in spindle

C. ash memory

D. plastic magnetic plate

Answer: D
28.Mini SD card is expanded as ______.
A. Secure Digital Card

B. Mini Secure Digital Card

C. Micro Secure Digital Card

D. Major Secure Digital Card

Answer: B
29.Micro SD card is expanded as _____.
A. Secure Digital Card

B. Mini Secure Digital Card

C. Micro Secure Digital Card

D. Major Secure Digital Card

Answer: C
30.PCMCIA stands for ______.
A. Protected Computer Memory Card International Association

B. Personal Computer Memory Card International Association

C. Personal Complementary Memory Card International Association

D. Pen drive Computer Memory Card International Association

Answer: B
31.The smallest storage unit permitting storage of 0 and 1 is called
______.
A. bit

B. nibble

C. byte

D. kilo byte

Answer: A
32.One bit can store ______ range of values.
A. 0 or 1

B. 0 to 255

C. 0 to 512

D. 0 to 1024

Answer: A
33.4 bits of memory is called _____.
A. bit

B. nibble

C. byte

D. kilo byte

Answer: B
34.Nibble is a storage unit consisting of ____ bits.
A. 8

B. 16

C. 4

D. 64

Answer: C
35.8 bits of memory is called ______.
A. bit

B. nibble

C. byte

D. kilo byte

Answer: C
36.Byte is a storage unit consisting of ____ bits.
A. 8

B. 16

C. 4

D. 64

Answer: A
37.1024 KB of storage is called ______.
A. byte

B. Kilo Byte (KB)

C. Mega Byte (MB)

D. Tera Byte (TB)

Answer: C
38.1 MB = ______ KB.
A. 1024

B. 1048576
C. 1073741824

D. 1099511627776

Answer: A
39.1 MB = _____ bits.
A. 1024

B. 1048576

C. 1073741824

D. 1099511627776

Answer: B
40.1024 MB of storage is called _______.
A. byte

B. Kilo Byte (KB)

C. Mega Byte (MB)

D. Tera Byte (TB)

Answer: D
Digital Electronic/Circuits Puzzles on “Introduction of Memory Devices-3”.

1. Memories are classified into _____ categories.

A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6

Answer: C
Clarification: Memory is typically classified of 2 types: Primary and Secondary.
These are further classified into 5 types of memories and these are Secondary,
RAM, Dynamic/Static, Volatile/Non-volatile, Magnetic/Semiconductor
Memory.
2. Secondary memory is also known as ___________
A. Registers
B. Main Memory
C. RAM
D. Both registers and main memory
Answer: D
Clarification: Secondary memory is also known as Registers/Main Memory. In
secondary memory, data is usually stored for a long-term.
3. In a computer, registers are present __________
A. Within control unit
B. Within RAM
C. Within ROM
D. Within CPU

Answer: D
Clarification: In a computer, registers are present within the CPU to store data
temporarily during arithmetic and logical operations and during the
functioning of the ALU.
4. Which of the following has the lowest access time?
A. RAM
B. ROM
C. Registers
D. Flag

Answer: C
Clarification: Registers has the lowest access time, as they are available inside
the CPU. Registers are present within the CPU to store data temporarily
during arithmetic and logical operations and during the functioning of the
ALU.
5. Main memories of a computer, usually made up of __________
A. Registers
B. Semiconductors
C. Counters
D. PLDs

Answer: B
Clarification: Main memories of a computer, usually made up of
semiconductors which are available external to the CPU to store program and
data during execution of a program. Registers are present within the CPU to
store data temporarily during arithmetic and logical operations and during the
functioning of the ALU.
6. As the storage capacity of the main memory is inadequate, which memory is
used to enhance it?
A. Secondary Memory
B. Auxiliary Memory
C. Static Memory
D. Both Secondary Memory and Auxiliary Memory
Answer: D
Clarification: As the storage capacity of the main memory is inadequate,
Secondary memory is used to enhance it and it is also known as auxiliary
memory. Secondary memory is also known as Registers/Main Memory. In
secondary memory, data is usually stored for a long-term.
7. Which memories are if magnetic memory type?
A. Main Memory
B. Secondary Memory
C. Static Memory
D. Volatile Memory

Answer: B
Clarification: Usually, secondary memories are of magnetic memory type that
are used to store large type quantities of data. In secondary memory, data is
usually stored for a long-term.
8. Which of the following comes under secondary memory/ies?
A. Floppy disk
B. Magnetic drum
C. Hard disk
D. All of the Mentioned

Answer: D
Clarification: All of the mentioned equipments are of external storage which is
known as secondary memories. In secondary memory, data is usually stored
for a long-term.
9. Based on method of access, memory devices are classified into
____________ categories.
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5

Answer: A
Clarification: Based on the method of access, memory devices are classified
into two categories and these are sequential access memory and RAM. A
sequential access memory is one in which a particular memory location is
accessed sequentially.
10. A sequential access memory is one in which __________
A. A particular memory location is accessed rapidly
B. A particular memory location is accessed sequentially
C. A particular memory location is accessed serially
D. A particular memory location is accessed parallely
Answer: B
Clarification: A sequential access memory is one in which A particular memory
location is accessed sequentially (i.e. the ith memory location is accessed only
after sequencing through previous (i-1) memory locations).
11. An example of sequential access memory is __________
A. Floppy disk
B. Hard disk
C. Magnetic tape memory
D. RAM

Answer: C
Clarification: A sequential access memory is one in which a particular memory
location is accessed sequentially. In magnetic tape memory, data is accessed
sequentially.
12. A Random Access Memory is one in which __________
A. Any location can be accessed sequentially
B. Any location can be accessed randomly
C. Any location can be accessed serially
D. Any location can be accessed parallely

Answer: B
Clarification: A Random Access Memory is one in which any location can be
accessed randomly.
13. An example of RAM is __________
A. Floppy disk
B. Hard disk
C. Magnetic tape memory
D. Semiconductor RAM

Answer: D
Clarification: A Random Access Memory is one in which any location can be
accessed randomly. A semiconductor RAM is too much fast and can occupy
any space in the memory location.
14. A static memory is one in which __________
A. Content changes with time
B. Content doesn’t changes with time
C. Memory is static always
D. Memory is dynamic always

Answer: D
Clarification: A static memory is one in which content doesn’t changes with
time (i.e. stable). Dynamic memory is one in which content changes with time
(i.e. unstable).
15. A dynamic memory is one in which __________
A. Content changes with time
B. Content doesn’t changes with time
C. Memory is static always
D. Memory is dynamic always

Answer: D
Clarification: A static memory is one in which content doesn’t change with
time (i.e. stable). Dynamic memory is one in which content changes with time
(i.e. unstable).
puzzles on all areas of Digital Electronic Circuits,

1. Memory is a/an ___________

A. Device to collect data from other computer
B. Block of data to keep data separately
C. Indispensable part of computer
D. Device to connect through all over the world

Answer: C
Clarification: Memory is an indispensable unit of a computer and
microprocessor based systems which stores permanent or temporary data.
2. The instruction used in a program for executing them is stored in the
__________
A. CPU
B. Control Unit
C. Memory
D. Microprocessor

Answer: C
Clarification: All of the program and the instructions are stored in the
memory. The processor fetches it as and when required.
3. A flip flop stores __________
A. 10 bit of information
B. 1 bit of information
C. 2 bit of information
D. 3-bit information

Answer: B
Clarification: A flip-flop has capability to store 1 bit of information. It can be
used further after erasing previous information.
4. A register is able to hold __________
A. Data
B. Word
C. Nibble
D. Both data and word

Answer: B
Clarification: Register is also a part of memory inside a computer. It stands
there to hold a word. A word is a group of 16-bits or 2-bytes.
5. A register file holds __________
A. A large number of word of information
B. A small number of word of information
C. A large number of programs
D. A modest number of words of information

Answer: D
Clarification: A register file is different from a simple register because of
capability to hold a modest number of words of information. A word is a group
of 16-bits or 2-bytes.
6. The very first computer memory consisted of __________
A. A small display
B. A large memory storage equipment
C. An automatic keyboard input
D. An automatic mouse input

Answer: B
Clarification: The very first computer memory consisted of a minute magnetic
toroid, which required large, bulky circuit boards stored in large cabinates.
7. A minute magnetic toroid is also called as __________
A. Large memory
B. Small memory
C. Core memory
D. Both small and large memory

Answer: C
Clarification: A minute magnetic toroid is also called as core memory which is
made up of a semiconductor. A semiconductor is a device whose electrical
conductivity lies between that of conductor and insulator.
8. Which one of the following has capability to store data in extremely high
densities?
A. Register
B. Capacitor
C. Semiconductor
D. Flip-Flop

Answer: C
Clarification: Semiconductor has capability to store data in extremely high
densities.
9. A large memory is compressed into a small one by using __________
A. LSI semiconductor
B. VLSI semiconductor
C. CDR semiconductor
D. SSI semiconductor

Answer: B
Clarification: VLSI (Very Large Scale Integration) semiconductor is used in
modern computers to short the size of memory.
10. VLSI chip utilizes __________
A. NMOS
B. CMOS
C. BJT
D. All of the Mentioned

Answer: D
Clarification: VLSI (Very Large Scale Integration) is a memory chip which is
made up of NMOS, CMOS, BJT, and BiCMOS. It can include 10,000 to
100,000 gates per IC.
11. CD-ROM refers to __________
A. Floppy disk
B. Compact Disk-Read Only Memory
C. Compressed Disk-Read Only Memory
D. Compressed Disk- Random Access Memory

Answer: B
Clarification: CD-ROM refers to Compact Disk-Read Only Memory.
12. Data stored in an electronic memory cell can be accessed at random and on
demand using __________
A. Memory addressing
B. Direct addressing
C. Indirect addressing
D. Control Unit

Answer: B
Clarification: Direct addressing eliminates the need to process a large stream
of irrelevant data in order to the desired data word.
13. The full form of PLD is __________
A. Programmable Large Device
B. Programmable Long Device
C. Programmable Logic Device
D. Programmable Lengthy Device

Answer: C
Clarification: The full form of PLD is Programmable Logic Device.
14. The evolution of PLD began with __________
A. EROM
B. RAM
C. PROM
D. EEPROM

Answer: A
Clarification: The evolution of PLD (Programmable Logic Device) began with
Programmable Read Only Memory (i.e. PROM). Here, the ROM can be
externally programmed as per the user.
15. A ROM is defined as __________
A. Read Out Memory
B. Read Once Memory
C. Read Only Memory
D. Read One Memory

Answer: C
Clarification: A ROM is defined as Read Only Memory which can read the
instruction stored in a computer.

Digital Electronic/Circuits assessment questions on “Introduction of Memory

Devices-2”.

1. The full form of ROM is __________

A. Read Outside Memory
B. Read Out Memory
C. Read Only Memory
D. Read One Memory

Answer: C
Clarification: The full form of ROM is Read Only Memory.
2. ROM consist of __________
A. NOR and OR arrays
B. NAND and NOR arrays
C. NAND and OR arrays
D. NOR and AND arrays

Answer: C
Clarification: ROM consists of NAND and OR arrays which can be
programmed by the user to implement combinational & sequential functions.
Combinational Operations like that of adders and subtractors and Sequential
Functions like that of storing in the memory.
3. For reprogrammability, PLDs use __________
A. PROM
B. EPROM
C. CDROM
D. PLA

Answer: B
Clarification: For reprogrammability, PLDs use EPROM (i.e. Erasable PROM).
It erases the previous program and starts uploading a new one. However, data
is erased by exposing it to UV-light, which is a tedious and time-consuming
process.
4. The full form of PROM is __________
A. Previous Read Only Memory
B. Programmable Read Out Memory
C. Programmable Read Only Memory
D. Previous Read Out Memory

Answer: C
Clarification: The full form of PROM is Programmable Read Only Memory,
where the ROM can be programmed by the user.
5. The full form of EPROM is __________
A. Easy Programmable Read Only Memory
B. Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
C. Eradicate Programmable Read Only Memory
D. Easy Programmable Read Out Memory

Answer: B
Clarification: The full form of EPROM is Erasable Programmable Read Only
Memory, where the ROM can be erased and re-used by the user.
6. PLDs with programmable AND and fixed OR arrays are called __________
A. PAL
B. PLA
C. APL
D. PPL
Answer: A
Clarification: PLDs with programmable AND and fixed OR arrays are called
PAL (i.e. Programmable Array LogiC.. However, PAL is less flexible but has
higher speed.
7. When both the AND and OR are programmable, such PLDs are known as
__________
A. PAL
B. PPL
C. PLA
D. APL

Answer: C
Clarification: When both the AND and OR are programmable, such PLDs are
known as PLA (i.e. Programmable Logic Array). However, PLA is more flexible
but has less speed.
8. ASIC stands for __________
A. Application Special Integrated Circuits
B. Applied Special Integrated Circuits
C. Application Specific Integrated Circuits
D. Applied Specific Integrated Circuits

Answer: C
Clarification: In digital electronics, ASIC stands for Application Specific
Integrated Circuits. It is a customized integrated circuit which is produced for
a specific use and not for a common-purpose.
9. The programmability and high density of PLDs make them useful in the design
of __________
A. ISAC
B. ASIC
C. SACC
D. CISF

Answer: B
Clarification: The programmability and high density of PLDs make them
useful in the design of ASIC (i.e. Application Specific Integrated Circuits)
where design changes can be more rapidly and inexpensively.
10. FPGA stands for __________
A. Full Programmable Gate Array
B. Full Programmable Genuine Array
C. First Programmable Gate Array
D. Field Programmable Gate Array
Answer: D
Clarification: In digital electronics, FPGA stands for Field Programmable Gate
Array. This type of integrated circuit is for general-purpose which is
configured by the user as per their requirement.
11. Which of the following is a reprogrammable gate array?
A. EPROM
B. FPGA
C. Both EPROM and FPGA
D. ROM

Answer: C
Clarification: Both FPGA and EPROM are reprogrammable gate array.
12. The difference between FPGA and PLD is that __________
A. FPGA is slower than PLD
B. FPGA has high power dissipation
C. FPGA incorporates logic blocks
D. All of the Mentioned

Answer: C
Clarification: The difference between FPGA and PLD is that FPGA
incorporates logic blocks instead of fixed AND-OR gates and is faster with low
power dissipation. FPGAs are designed for having higher gate count whereas,
PLDs are used for lesser gate counts.
assessment questions on all areas of Digital Electronic Circuits,

1. Dynamic memory cells use _______________ as the storage device.

A. The reactance of a transistor
B. The impedance of a transistor
C. The capacitance of a transistor
D. The inductance of a transistor

Answer: C
Clarification: Capacitance of a transistor prevents from loss of information in a
dynamic memory cell.
2. To store 1-bit of information, how many transistor is/are used
____________
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

Answer: A
Clarification: Only one bit transistor is needed to store 1-bit of information.
3. Static memory holds data as long as __________
A. AC power is applied
B. DC power is applied
C. Capacitor is fully charged
D. High Conductivity

Answer: B
Clarification: In any semiconductor equipment, AC power can’t be supplied
directly. So, static memory holds the data as long as DC power is applied.
4. The example of dynamic memory is __________
A. CCD
B. Semiconductor dynamic RAM
C. Both CCD and semiconductor dynamic RAM
D. Floppy-Disk

Answer: C
Clarification: The examples of dynamic memories are CCD and semiconductor
dynamic RAM because of the contents of both the memories changes with
time.
5. In dynamic memory, CCD stands for __________
A. Charged Count Devices
B. Change Coupled Devices
C. Charge Coupled Devices
D. Charged Compact Disk

Answer: B
Clarification: In dynamic memory, CCD stands for Charge Coupled Devices.
6. Volatile memory refers to __________
A. The memory whose loosed data is achieved again when power to the memory
circuit is removed
B. The memory which looses data when power to the memory circuit is removed
C. The memory which looses data when power to the memory circuit is applied
D. The memory whose loosed data is achieved again when power to the memory
circuit is applied

Answer: B
Clarification: Volatile means ‘liable to change rapidly’ and volatile memory
refers to the memory which looses data rapidly when power to the memory
circuit is removed. Thus, it looks after it’s data as long as it is powered. Non-
volatile means ‘not volatile’ and non-volatile memory refers to the memory
which retains the data even if there is a break in the power supply.
7. Non-volatile memory refers to __________
A. The memory whose loosed data is retained again when power to the memory
circuit is removed/applied
B. The memory which looses data when power to the memory circuit is removed
C. The memory which looses data when power to the memory circuit is applied
D. The memory whose loosed data is achieved again when power to the memory
circuit is applied

Answer: A
Clarification: Volatile means ‘liable to change rapidly’ and volatile memory
refers to the memory which looses data rapidly when power to the memory
circuit is removed. Thus, it looks after it’s data as long as it is powered. Non-
volatile means ‘not volatile’ and non-volatile memory refers to the memory
which retains the data even if there is a break in the power supply.
8. The example of non-volatile memory device is __________
A. Magnetic Core Memory
B. Read Only Memory
C. Random Access Memory
D. Both Magnetic Core Memory and Read Only Memory

Answer: D
Clarification: Non-volatile means ‘not volatile’ and non-volatile memory refers
to the memory which retains the data even if there is a break in the power
supply. The examples of non-volatile memory devices are Magnetic Core
Memory & ROM because both have capability to retain the data.
9. Based on material used for construction, memory devices are classifieds into
________ categories.
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5

Answer: A
Clarification: Based on material used for construction, memory devices are
classifieds into two categories, viz., Magnetic and Semiconductor memory.
Magnetic recording is the process of storing data magnetically. Hard disk,
floppy disk, magnetic tape are examples of magnetic recording process.
10. Magnetic recording is the process of __________
A. Storing data symmetrically
B. Storing data sequentially
C. Storing data magnetically
D. Both storing data symmetrically and

Answer: C
Clarification: Based on material used for construction, memory devices are
classifieds into two categories, viz., Magnetic and Semiconductor memory.
Magnetic recording is the process of storing data magnetically. Hard disk,
floppy disk, magnetic tape are examples of the magnetic recording process.
11. Magnetic drum is a storage medium using __________
A. The surface of a jumping magnetic drum
B. The surface of a rotating magnetic drum
C. The surface of a stopped magnetic drum
D. The surface of a moving magnetic drum

Answer: B
Clarification: Magnetic drum is a storage medium using the surface of a
rotating magnetic drum which have tendency to hold the data.
12. Magnetic core is the digital memory in which data is stored magnetically in
individual cores operated by __________
A. Up and down select wires
B. Row and column select wires
C. Serial and parallel select wires
D. Up and Serial select wires

Answer: B
Clarification: Magnetic core is the digital memory in which data is stored
magnetically in individual cores operated by row and column select wires, with
data obtained from sense wire.
13. By which technology, semiconductor memories are constructed?
A. PLD
B. LSI
C. VLSI
D. Both LSI and VLSI

Answer: D
Clarification: Generally, semiconductor memories are constructed using Large
Scale Integration (LSI) or Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) because these
are made up of NMOS, CMOS, BJT, etc.
Computer Fundamentals Quiz on “Memory Storage Devices”.

1. Winchester disks are a type of _______

a) optical disks
b) magnetic disks
c) compact disks
d) magnetic drives

Answer: b
Clarification: The regularly spaced electric pulses per second are referred to as the
clock cycles. All the jobs performed by the processor are on the basis of clock
cycles.
2. Bernoulli disks are a type of magnetic floppy disks.
a) True
b) False

Answer: b
Clarification: Bernoulli disks are a type of magnetic hard disks and not floppy
disks. They are also called as zip disks. It uses a single hard disk platter encased
in a plastic cartidge.
3. A plug and play storage device that simply plugs in the port of a computer is
__________
a) Flash drive
b) Compact disk
c) Hard disk
d) CD

Answer: a
Clarification: A flash drive often called as a pen drive enables easy transport of
data from one computer to another. It comes in various shapes and sizes and may
have different added features.
4. What does USB stand for?
a) Universal Signal Board
b) Universal Signal Bus
c) Universal Serial Bus
d) Universal Serial Board

Answer: c
Clarification: USB stands for universal serial bus. A flash drive simply plugs in the
USB port of a computer.
5. A device similar to a flash drive ______________
a) Memory card
b) Compact drive
c) Compact disk
d) Memory disk

Answer: a
Clarification: Memory card serves a similar purpose as that of a flash drive. It is in
the shape of a card. Useful in electronic devices like Camera, music player, etc.
6. What does RAID stand for?
a) Redundant array of independent disks
b) Redundant array of inexpensive disks
c) Redundant array of intermediate disks
d) Redundant array of improper disks
Answer: a
Clarification: RAID is Redundant array of independent disks. It is an array of
disks which can store data bits.
7. A set of hard disk drives with a controller mounted in a single box, forming a
single large storage unit is ____________
a) Disk array
b) Drives
c) Compact drives
d) Multi-cores

Answer: a
Clarification: The answer is disk array. It is commonly known as RAID. As a
secondary storage device, provides enhanced performance, enhanced storage
capacity and reliability.
8. The process in which a file is partitioned into smaller parts and different parts
are stored in different disks is ____________
a) RAID
b) Mirroring
c) Stripping
d) RAID classification

Answer: c
Clarification: Enhanced reliability is achieved by using techniques like mirroring
and stripping in case of disk arrays. Stripping is the division of a large file into
smaller parts and then storing them on different disks.
9. Which of the following uses multiple hard disk platters mounted on a single
central shift?
a) Disk drives
b) Hard disks
c) Disk packs
d) Compact disks

Answer: c
Clarification: Disk packs use a number of hard disk platters. Also, they are
mounted on a single central shaft.
10. Which of the following is not a magnetic disk?
a) Floppy
b) Winchester
c) Zip
d) FLASH

Answer: d
Clarification: Flash drives are a type of memory storage devices. It is a relatively
newer type of secondary storage device which enables easy transfer of data from
one computer to another.
1. Components that provide internal storage to the CPU are ______
a) Registers
b) Program Counters
c) Controllers
d) Internal chips

Answer: a
Clarification: The Registers are the fast storage units. They are responsible for
storing intermediate computational results in the CPU. The registers can be user
accessible or inaccessible.
2. Saving data and instructions to make them readily available is the job of
__________
a) Storage Unit
b) Cache Unit
c) Input Unit
d) Output Unit

Answer: a
Clarification: The storage unit is responsible for storing the data. It makes the
instructions readily available for additional or initial processing whenever
required. The cache is a software component that stores data to serve the data
requests in future. It can contain the result of some earlier computations.
3. The first practical form of Random Access Memory was the __________
a) SSEM
b) Cathode Ray Tube
c) William’s Tube
d) Thomas’s Tube

Answer: c
Clarification: The first practical form of RAM was William’s Tube made in 1947. It
stored data as electrically charged spots on the face of a Cathode Ray Tube.
4. Which of the following is used to hold running program instructions?
a) Primary Storage
b) Virtual Storage
c) Internal Storage
d) Minor Devices

Answer: a
Clarification: The primary storage is responsible for holding the data,
intermediate results and the results of ongoing processes or jobs. Virtual storage
is the main memory storage required for saving a large amount of data for future
reference. The other options are invalid.
5. Which of the following is non-volatile storage?
a) Backup
b) Secondary
c) Primary
d) Cache

Answer: b
Clarification: The secondary storage is the non-volatile storage unit because the
data is not lost when the power supply is dissipated. Primary memory is the
volatile memory.
6. Which of the following is used in main memory?
a) SRAM
b) DRAM
c) PRAM
d) DDR

Answer: b
Clarification: DRAM stands for dynamic random access memory. It is denser
than SDRAM (Static) and therefore it is used in the main memory. They are in the
form of semiconductor RAMs.
7. Which of the following are types of ROMs?
a) SROM & DROM
b) PROM & EPROM
c) Only one type there is no further classification
d) PROM & EROM

Answer: b
Clarification: There are two types of Read Only Memories: PROM i.e.,
Programmable ROM & EPROM i.e., Erasable Programmable ROM. When only a
small number of ROMs with a particular memory content is needed, PROM is
used and in case of EPROM, all the contents of the storage cells must be erased
before the write operation.
8. RAID stands for __________
a) Redundant array of independent disks
b) Redundant array of individual disks
c) Reusable Array of independent disks
d) Reusable array of individual disks

Answer: a
Clarification: RAID is a multiple-disk database design which is viewed as a single
logical disk by the operating system. Data are distributed across the physical
drives of the array. It guarantees the recovery of data in case of data failure.
9. A non-erasable disk that stores digitized audio information is _____
a) CD
b) CD-ROM
c) DVD-R
d) DVD-RW

Answer: a
Clarification: A compact disk stores digitized audio information. The standard
system uses 12 cm disks and can record more than 60 minutes of uninterrupted
playing game.