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Computer memory and software - Test Set 4

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  1. Question 1

    What is used to operate program instructions, which can never be changed in a computer?
    1. Register
    2. RAM
    3. ROM
    4. Cache
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  2. Question 2

    Which of the following memories can be programmed by the user once and then erased and not reprogrammed?
    1. ROM
    2. EEPROM
    3. Flash Memory
    4. EPROM
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  3. Question 3

    Which of the following is not a property of ROM (Read Only Memory)?
    1. It holds system software such as boot loader
    2. It is known as volatile memory
    3. It stores information permanently
    4. Information is not lost even when the computer is turned OFF
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  4. Question 4

    What is the full form of WORM?
    1. Wireless Once, Receive Man
    2. World Open, Receive Many
    3. Write Others, Read Me
    4. Write Once, Read Many
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  5. Question 5

    Which of the following types of Read Only Memory can be erased and reprogrammed by exposing it to an electrical charge?
    1. EEPROM
    2. PROM
    3. EPROM
    4. ROM
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  6. Question 6

    In the field of information and communication technology, what is the full form of EEPROM?
    1. Electrically Efficient Programmable Read Only Memory
    2. Enhanced Electrical Portable Read Only Memory
    3. Electrically Efficient Portable Read Only Memory
    4. Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
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  7. Question 7

    Which of the following statements is/are correct?
    (i)The access time of primary memory is maximum than the access time of secondary memory.
    (ii)For the same storage capacity, DRAM is cheaper than SRAM.
    Codes
    1. Only (i)
    2. Only (ii)
    3. Both (i) and (ii)
    4. Neither (i) nor (ii)
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  8. Question 8

    Which of the following works as a buffer between CPU and the main memory, which saves the processor from waiting to receive programs and data from the main memory?
    1. Cache Memory
    2. Auxiliary Memory
    3. Tertiary Memory
    4. Optical Memory
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  9. Question 9

    Which of the following statements is incorrect?
    1. Cache memory is faster than main memory.
    2. Cache memory stores data in permanent use
    3. Cache size is usually small
    4. Cache memory holds those programs which can be run in a short time
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  10. Question 10

    Which of the following is mainly used for cache memory?
    1. DRAM
    2. DVD
    3. SRAM
    4. Blu-ray disk
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  11. Question 11

    The performance of cache memory often is measured in__________.
    1. Set-associate mapping
    2. Register
    3. Collaborative mapping
    4. Hit ratio
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  12. Question 12

    Cache memory is located in the middle of the _________________.
    1. CPU and RAM
    2. CPU and Hard Disk
    3. RAM and ROM
    4. All of these
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  13. Question 13

    Which of the following is/are an example of utility program?
    1. All of the options
    2. Network managers
    3. File compression
    4. Antivirus software
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  14. Question 14

    Which of the following is a type of software which controls the internal activities in the computer and controls the functions of all parts of the computer?
    1. Public domain software
    2. Shareware
    3. Application software
    4. Operating system
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  15. Question 15

    What is the name of a computer program that converts the whole program into machine language?
    1. Converter
    2. Compiler
    3. Interpreter
    4. Simulator
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  16. Question 16

    Which of the following is a computer utility program?
    1. Inventory control system
    2. Shareware
    3. Packet software
    4. Disk defragmentor
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  17. Question 17

    _______________ is a Windows utility program, which eliminates unnecessary fragments and rearranges files and unused disk space to perform optimised operations.
    1. Back up
    2. Disk defragmentor
    3. Restore
    4. Disk carpet
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  18. Question 18

    File compression reduces a file by removing
    1. unsaved data
    2. old data
    3. unnecessary information
    4. unused data
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  19. Question 19

    What is a backup?
    1. Copying and securing data from the original source to a different destination
    2. Filtering of old data from new data
    3. Connecting your network to more components
    4. Accessing data on tape
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  20. Question 20

    Which of the following is an example of system software?
    1. Adobe Photoshop
    2. Google Chrome
    3. Microsoft Word
    4. Windows operating system
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