Memory Units

(PYQ)Part-1
Memory Units
Q 1. Where is the cache memory located?

(a) RAM
(b) CPU
(c) CU
(d) Monitor
Q 1. Where is the cache memory located?

(a) RAM
(b) CPU
(c) CU
(d) Monitor
Q 2. Which of the following is an example of volatile
memory?
(a) Hard drive
(b) ROM
(c) RAM
(d) Flash memory
Q 2. Which of the following is an example of volatile
memory?
(a) Hard drive
(b) ROM
(c) RAM
(d) Flash memory
Q 3. Which of the following is an example of primary
memory in a computer?
(a) USB Flash Drive
(b) Hard Disk Drive
(c) RAM
(d) Blue-ray DVD
Q 3. Which of the following is an example of primary
memory in a computer?
(a) USB Flash Drive
(b) Hard Disk Drive
(c) RAM
(d) Blue-ray DVD
Q 4. Which of the following sets of words best
describes the characteristics of a primary storage
device, like RAM?
(a) Cheap, non-volatile, fast access
(b) Volatile, expensive, slow access
(c) Expensive, Volatile, fast access
(d) Fast access, non-volatile, cheap
Q 4. Which of the following sets of words best
describes the characteristics of a primary storage
device, like RAM?
(a) Cheap, non-volatile, fast access
(b) Volatile, expensive, slow access
(c) Expensive, Volatile, fast access
(d) Fast access, non-volatile, cheap
Q 5. Which of the following is not a type of ROM
(Read Only Memory)?
(a) EEPROM
(b) DROM
(c) EPROM
(d) PROM
Q 5. Which of the following is not a type of ROM
(Read Only Memory)?
(a) EEPROM
(b) DROM
(c) EPROM
(d) PROM
Q 6. Which of the following is NOT a property of ROM
(Read Only Memory)?
(a) It holds system software such as Boot Loader.
(b) Information is not lost even if the computer is
switched off
(c) It is known as volatile memory
(d) It stores information permanently
Q 6. Which of the following is NOT a property of ROM
(Read Only Memory)?
(a) It holds system software such as Boot Loader.
(b) Information is not lost even if the computer is
switched off
(c) It is known as volatile memory
(d) It stores information permanently
Q 7. ......A hardware device is usually located on the
motherboard of a computer and severs as the internal
memory of the CPU.
(a) CD-ROM
(b) Floppy
(c) RAM
(d) DVD-ROM
Q 7. ......A hardware device is usually located on the
motherboard of a computer and severs as the internal
memory of the CPU.
(a) CD-ROM
(b) Floppy
(c) RAM
(d) DVD-ROM
Q 8. What is the term used for 'temporarily stored
data'?
(a) Miscellaneous data
(b) Cache data
(c) Picked data
(d) Tempo data
Q 8. What is the term used for 'temporarily stored
data'?
(a) Miscellaneous data
(b) Cache data
(c) Picked data
(d) Tempo data
Q 9. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about RAM?
(a) RAM stores the data permanently even if the computer
shut down.
(b) RAM is mainly categorized in to two types SRAM and
DRAM
(c) RAM is a read/write memory
(d) RAM is the internal memory of the CPU for storing
data, program, and program result.
Q 9. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about RAM?
(a) RAM stores the data permanently even if the
computer shut down.
(b) RAM is mainly categorized in to two types SRAM and
DRAM
(c) RAM is a read/write memory
(d) RAM is the internal memory of the CPU for storing
data, program, and program result.
Q 10. A CPU interacts with ___ for data access during
program execution.
(a) RAM
(b) ROM
(c) hard disk
(d) magnetic tape
Q 10. A CPU interacts with ___ for data access during
program execution.
(a) RAM
(b) ROM
(c) hard disk
(d) magnetic tape
Q 11. Static RAM (SRAM) is faster than Dynamic
RAM (DRAM) because ..........
(a) SRAM uses capacitors
(b) SRAM is costlier
(c) SRAM does not require refreshing
(d) SRAM is cheaper
Q 11. Static RAM (SRAM) is faster than Dynamic
RAM (DRAM) because ..........
(a) SRAM uses capacitors
(b) SRAM is costlier
(c) SRAM does not require refreshing
(d) SRAM is cheaper
Q 12.Which of the following contains a laser?
(a) CD Drive
(b) RAM
(c) Hard Disk Drive
(d) More than one of the above
(e) None of the above
Q 12.Which of the following contains a laser?
(a) CD Drive
(b) RAM
(c) Hard Disk Drive
(d) More than one of the above
(e) None of the above
Q 13.Non-volatile memory is a type of computer
memory that can retain stored information even when
the computer is
(a) not processed
(b) intermittently powered
(c) powered
(d) not powered
Q 13.Non-volatile memory is a type of computer
memory that can retain stored information even when
the computer is
(a) not processed
(b) intermittently powered
(c) powered
(d) not powered
Q 14.On the basis of access time which type of
memory is fastest?
(a) RAM
(b) Cache
(c) CPU Register
(d) ROM
Q 14.On the basis of access time which type of
memory is fastest?
(a) RAM
(b) Cache
(c) CPU Register
(d) ROM
Q 15.Which of the following memory is not an
auxiliary memory in a computer?
(a) Magnetic tapes
(b) PROM
(c) CD-ROM
(d) Floppy
Q 15.Which of the following memory is not an
auxiliary memory in a computer?
(a) Magnetic tapes
(b) PROM
(c) CD-ROM
(d) Floppy
Q 16.Which of the following memory can be
programmed once by the user and then cannot be
erased are reprogrammed?
(a) EEPROM
(b) ROM
(c) Flash Memory
(d) EPROM
Q 16.Which of the following memory can be
programmed once by the user and then cannot be
erased are reprogrammed?
(a) EEROM
(b) ROM
(c) Flash Memory
(d) EPROM
Q 17.ROM is composed of:

(a) Photoelectric cells

(b) Magnetic tapes
(c) Semiconductors
(d) Integrated circuits
Q 17.ROM is composed of:

(a) Photoelectric cells

(b) Magnetic tapes
(c) Semiconductors
(d) Integrated circuits
Q 18.Acts as a buffer between the central processing
unit (CPU) and main memory.
(a) Primary memory
(b) Cache memory
(c) Secondary memory
(d) Random Access Memory (RAM)
Q 18.Acts as a buffer between the central processing
unit (CPU) and main memory.
(a) Primary memory
(b) Cache memory
(c) Secondary memory
(d) Random Access Memory (RAM)
Q 19.Cache memory is used to transfer the data
between.
(a) processor and input device
(b) main memory and secondary memory
(c) processor and output device
(d) main memory and processor
Q 19.Cache memory is used to transfer the data
between.
(a) processor and input device
(b) main memory and secondary memory
(c) processor and output device
(d) main memory and processor
Q 20.Which of the following represent the correct
order of storage devices in increasing order of their
storage sizes?
(a) Hard Disk Drive, RAM, Cache, Register
(b) Cache, Register, Hard Disk Drive, RAM
(c) Register, Cache, RAM, Hard Disk Drive
(d) Register, Cache, Hard Disk Drive, RAM
Q 20.Which of the following represent the correct
order of storage devices in increasing order of their
storage sizes?
(a) Hard Disk Drive, RAM, Cache, Register
(b) Cache, Register, Hard Disk Drive, RAM
(c) Register, Cache, RAM, Hard Disk Drive
(d) Register, Cache, Hard Disk Drive, RAM
Q 21.Which one of the following options is correct with respect
to the increasing order of access speed?

(a) Magnetic tape → Optical disk → Cache memory →

Registers
(b) Magnetic tape → Optical disk → Cache memory → Main
memory
(c) Optical disk → Magnetic tape → Cache memory →
Registers (d) Optical disk → Magnetic tape → Main memory →
Cache memory
Q 21.Which one of the following options is correct with respect
to the increasing order of access speed?

(a) Magnetic tape → Optical disk → Cache memory →

Registers
(b) Magnetic tape → Optical disk → Cache memory → Main
memory
(c) Optical disk → Magnetic tape → Cache memory →
Registers (d) Optical disk → Magnetic tape → Main memory →
Cache memory
Q 22.Which of the following is an example of
Electrically-Erasable Programmable Read-Only
Memory?
(a) Flange
(b) Fury
(c) Flash
(d) FRAM
Q 22.Which of the following is an example of
Electrically-Erasable Programmable Read-Only
Memory?
(a) Flange
(b) Fury
(c) Flash
(d) FRAM
Q 23.Which among them is the slowest form of
memory in terms of data transfer and storage rate?
(a) Registers
(b) Cache memory
(c) Main Memory
(d) Flash memory
Q 23.Which among them is the slowest form of
memory in terms of data transfer and storage rate?
(a) Registers
(b) Cache memory
(c) Main Memory
(d) Flash memory
Q 24.Which of the following sentence is FALSE about
main Memory?

(a) Main Memory is faster than secondary memories

(b) A computer can run without main memory
(c) Main memory is working memory of the computer
(d) For main memory, Data is lost in case power is
switched off
Q 24.Which of the following sentence is FALSE about
main Memory?

(a) Main Memory is faster than secondary memories

(b) A computer can run without main memory
(c) Main memory is working memory of the computer
(d) For main memory, Data is lost in case power is
switched off
Q 25.Which of the following sequence is correct for memory
in terms of its speed from fastest to slowest?
(a) Primary memory → Secondary memory → Cache
memory
(b) Secondary memory → Primary Memory → Cache
Memory
(c) Cache Memory → Primary Memory → Secondary
Memory
(d) Cache Memory → Secondary Memory → Primary
Memory
Q 25.Which of the following sequence is correct for memory
in terms of its speed from fastest to slowest?
(a) Primary memory → Secondary memory → Cache
memory
(b) Secondary memory → Primary Memory → Cache
Memory
(c) Cache Memory → Primary Memory → Secondary
Memory
(d) Cache Memory → Secondary Memory → Primary
Memory
Memory Units
(PYQ)Part-2
Memory Units
Q 26.Which memory cannot be accessed directly by
the computer?
(a) RAM
(b) Cache memory
(c) ROM
(d) Memory card
Q 26.Which memory cannot be accessed directly by
the computer?
(a) RAM
(b) Cache memory
(c) ROM
(d) Memory card
Q 27.Which of the following is not a secondary
storage device?
(a) Flash Drive
(b) Pen Drive
(c) Compact Disc
(d) DRAM
Q 27.Which of the following is not a secondary
storage device?
(a) Flash Drive
(b) Pen Drive
(c) Compact Disc
(d) DRAM
Q 28. Hard disc, CD and Pen drive are examples of
which of the following storage?
(a) Secondary
(b) Sequential access
(c) Data on convertible Plastics
(d) Primary
Q 28. Hard disc, CD and Pen drive are examples of
which of the following storage?
(a) Secondary
(b) Sequential access
(c) Data on convertible Plastics
(d) Primary
Q 29. Which among the following is a Sequential
Access Memory?
(a) Optic Disk
(b) Magnetic Disk
(c) Magnetic Drum
(d) Magnetic Tape
Q 29. Which among the following is a Sequential
Access Memory?
(a) Optic Disk
(b) Magnetic Disk
(c) Magnetic Drum
(d) Magnetic Tape
Q 30. Which of the following is not related to
secondary memory?
(a) Plotter
(b) Magnetic tape
(c) HDD
(d) Magnetic disk
Q 30. Which of the following is not related to
secondary memory?
(a) Plotter
(b) Magnetic tape
(c) HDD
(d) Magnetic disk
Q 31. In Computer CD-RW is
(a) Computer Disk Readable
(b) Compact Disk Re-Writable
(c) Compact Disk Writable
(d) Read Write Compact Disk
Q 31. In Computer CD-RW is
(a) Computer Disk Readable
(b) Compact Disk Re-Writable
(c) Compact Disk Writable
(d) Read Write Compact Disk
Q 32. Which of the following is NOT an internal part of
the computer?
(a) RAM
(b) Motherboard
(c) Video card
(d) Flash drive
Q 32. Which of the following is NOT an internal part of
the computer?
(a) RAM
(b) Motherboard
(c) Video card
(d) Flash drive
Q 33. Which type of storage device is a Hard Disc?

(a) Off-line storage

(b) Tertiary storage
(c) Primary storage
(d) Secondary storage
Q 33. Which type of storage device is a Hard Disc?

(a) Off-line storage

(b) Tertiary storage
(c) Primary storage
(d) Secondary storage
Q 34. Which of the following is an example of a visual
display unit (VDU)?
(a) CRT Monitor
(b) Plotter
(c) Printer
(d) Scanner
Q 34. Which of the following is an example of a visual
display unit (VDU)?
(a) CRT Monitor
(b) Plotter
(c) Printer
(d) Scanner
Q 35. Removable media includes all except _____
(a) CD-ROMs
(b) Diskettes
(c) Hard disc drive
(d) DVDs
(e) None of above
Q 35. Removable media includes all except _____
(a) CD-ROMs
(b) Diskettes
(c) Hard disc drive
(d) DVDs
(e) None of above
Q 36. DVD example is a

(a) of solid state storage

(b) of output device
(c) of hard disk
(d) of optical disk
Q 36. DVD example is a

(a) of solid state storage

(b) of output device
(c) of hard disk
(d) of optical disk
Q 37. Which memory uses the concept of tracks and
sector?
(a) SRAM
(b) Hard disk
(c) DRAM
(d) Magnetic tape
Q 37. Which memory uses the concept of tracks and
sector?
(a) SRAM
(b) Hard disk
(c) DRAM
(d) Magnetic tape
Q 38. What is the full form of SSD?

(a) State sequence drive

(b) State solid drive
(c) Solid state drive
(d) Sequence drive state drive
Q 38. What is the full form of SSD?

(a) State sequence drive

(b) State solid drive
(c) Solid state drive
(d) Sequence drive state drive
Q 39. Which technology is used in a compact disk?

(a) Electric
(b) Laser
(c) Electro magnetic
(d) Aeronautical
Q 39. Which technology is used in a compact disk?

(a) Electric
(b) Laser
(c) Electro magnetic
(d) Aeronautical
Q 40. Which drive is made up of series of circular
disks called platters?
(a) Floppy disk drive
(b) Solid state drive
(c) Hard disk drive
(d) Static disk drive
Q 40. Which drive is made up of series of circular
disks called platters?
(a) Floppy disk drive
(b) Solid state drive
(c) Hard disk drive
(d) Static disk drive
Q 41. What is the full form of CAD?

(a) Computer Aided Design

(b) Computer Academy Design
(c) Computer Developer Academy
(d) Computer Aided Developer
Q 41. What is the full form of CAD?

(a) Computer Aided Design

(b) Computer Academy Design
(c) Computer Developer Academy
(d) Computer Aided Developer
Q 42. The storage capacity of a 3.5-inch floppy disk
is:
(a) 1.40MB
(b) 1.44MB
(c) 2.44MB
(d) 1 GB
Q 42. The storage capacity of a 3.5-inch floppy disk
is:
(a) 1.40MB
(b) 1.44MB
(c) 2.44MB
(d) 1 GB
Q 43. Which of the following computer storage device
is now absolute.
(a) Floppy
(b) CD ROM
(c) Pen drive
(d) Hard disk
Q 43. Which of the following computer storage device
is now absolute.
(a) Floppy
(b) CD ROM
(c) Pen drive
(d) Hard disk
Q 44. Secondary storage is which type of memory?

(a) Non-volatile memory

(b) Virtual memory
(c) Volatile memory
(d) Cache memory
Q 44. Secondary storage is which type of memory?

(a) Non-volatile memory

(b) Virtual memory
(c) Volatile memory
(d) Cache memory
Q 45. CD–ROM is _____

(a) MP3 file

(b) Microprocessor
(c) Magnetic disc
(d) Storage device
Q 45. CD–ROM is _____

(a) MP3 file

(b) Microprocessor
(c) Magnetic disc
(d) Storage device
Q 46. Pen drive is

(a) A fixed secondary storage unit

(b) A magnetic secondary storage unit
(c) A removable secondary storage unit
(d) None of these
Q 46. Pen drive is

(a) A fixed secondary storage unit

(b) A magnetic secondary storage unit
(c) A removable secondary storage unit
(d) None of these
Q 47. What does WORM stand for?

(a) World open, receive many

(b) Wireless once, receive many
(c) Write others, read me
(d) Write once, read many
Q 47. What does WORM stand for?

(a) World open, receive many

(b) Wireless once, receive many
(c) Write others, read me
(d) Write once, read many
Q 48. With reference to SSHD memory, the full form
of SSHD is
(a) Silicon State Hybrid Drive
(b) Solid silicon Hybrid Drive
(c) Solid State Hybrid Drive
(d) Solid State Hybrid Dish
Q 48. With reference to SSHD memory, the full form
of SSHD is
(a) Silicon State Hybrid Drive
(b) Solid silicon Hybrid Drive
(c) Solid State Hybrid Drive
(d) Solid State Hybrid Dish
Q 49. Which of the following is an optical disc?

(a) Worm disc

(b) Zip disc
(c) Jazz disc
(d) Super disc
Q 49. Which of the following is an optical disc?

(a) Worm disc

(b) Zip disc
(c) Jazz disc
(d) Super disc
Q 50.Magnetic tape is not practical for applications in
which data is quickly recalled, because magnetic tape is
(a) Random Access Medium
(b) Sequential Access Medium
(c) Easily Damaged
(d) Read Only Medium
(e) Expensive Storage
Q 50.Magnetic tape is not practical for applications in
which data is quickly recalled, because magnetic tape is
(a) Random Access Medium
(b) Sequential Access Medium
(c) Easily Damaged
(d) Read Only Medium
(e) Expensive Storage