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Computer memory and software - Test Set 6

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  1. Question 1

    What is the full form of PROM?
    1. Program Read Only Memory
    2. Programmable Read Only Memory
    3. Program Read Output Memory
    4. Primary Read Only Memory
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  2. Question 2

    Which of the following is a very high speed semiconductor memory which can speed up the CPU?
    1. Main memory
    2. Secondary memory
    3. Primary memory
    4. Cache memory
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  3. Question 3

    Random Access Memory (RAM) is a ____________ type of memory.
    1. short-term
    2. flash
    3. smart
    4. permanent
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  4. Question 4

    __________ is used for storing programs and data currently being processed by the CPU.
    1. Mass memory
    2. ROM
    3. PROM
    4. RAM
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  5. Question 5

    Which of the following is NOT a type of RAM?
    1. SRAM (Static RAM)
    2. SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic RAM)
    3. Prime RAM
    4. DDR RAM (Double Data Rate RAM)
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  6. Question 6

    _____________ is a volatile memory.
    1. EEPROM
    2. RAM
    3. EPROM
    4. ROM
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  7. Question 7

    Which of the following is the hardware in a computing device where the operating system, application programs and data in current use are kept so they can be quickly reached by the device's processor?
    1. RAM
    2. Flash Drive
    3. CD-ROM
    4. Hard Disk
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  8. Question 8

    Which of the following memories must be refreshed many times per second?
    1. ROM
    2. EPROM
    3. Static RAM
    4. Dynamic RAM
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  9. Question 9

    The most frequently used instructions of a computer program are fetched from ____________.
    1. register
    2. cache memory
    3. hard disk
    4. main memory
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  10. Question 10

    Which of the following is a fast and expensive memory that stores copies of data from the main memory that needs to be frequently accessed by the CPU?
    1. Primary memory
    2. Registers
    3. Cache memory
    4. Secondary memory
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  11. Question 11

    Which of the following is also known as a flash drive?
    1. HDD
    2. Disk Array
    3. SSD
    4. Pen drive
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  12. Question 12

    Which of the following is not secondary memory?
    1. Random access memory
    2. Solid state drive
    3. USB pen drive
    4. Hard disk
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  13. Question 13

    Which of the following memory is not auxiliary memory in a computer?
    1. Magnetic tape
    2. PROM
    3. Floppy
    4. CD-ROM
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  14. Question 14

    __________ is a small portable flash memory card plugged into a computer’s USB port and acts as a portable hard drive.
    1. CD-ROM
    2. CD-RW
    3. Flash drive
    4. DVD-ROM
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  15. Question 15

    Which of the following does not use data and programs and provides long-term storage for current use?
    1. SRAM
    2. DRAM
    3. Primary memory
    4. Secondary memory
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  16. Question 16

    Which of the following is incorrect about secondary memory?
    1. It is an unstable memory
    2. Computer can run without secondary memory
    3. Data is stored permanently even when there is no electricity
    4. It is known as backup memory
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  17. Question 17

    ___________ is also known as electronic disk.
    1. USB stick
    2. Solid state drive
    3. USB hard drive
    4. Network storage server
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  18. Question 18

    What is the storage capacity of a 3.5 inch floppy disk?
    1. 2.44 MB
    2. 1.40 MB
    3. 1.44 MB
    4. 1 GB
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  19. Question 19

    What is the diameter of a Blu-ray disk?
    1. 100 mm
    2. 110 mm
    3. 115 mm
    4. 120 mm
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  20. Question 20

    Which of the following is not magnetic storage?
    1. Winchester disk
    2. Magnetic tape
    3. Floppy drive
    4. Memory card
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