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Computer memory is a fundamental concept that is frequently tested in banking and SSC exams. Understanding the basics of computer memory can significantly boost your score in the computer awareness section of these competitive exams.

Computer memory is a crucial topic in the computer awareness section of various exams, including SBI PO, IBPS Clerk, SSC CGL, and others. A solid grasp of this topic can help you stand out and improve your overall score.

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Q1: Typical acronym of reusable optical storage will be

A. CD

B. CD-RW

C. DVD

D. RPM

E. None of these

CD (Compact Disc) is a typical acronym for reusable optical storage. It is a digital optical disc data storage format that was co-developed by Philips and Sony to store and play digital audio recordings.

Q2: Storage which stores or retains data after power off is called

A. Volatile storage

B. Non-volatile storage

C. Sequential storage

D. Direct storage

E. None of these

Non-volatile storage retains data even after the power is turned off. Examples include hard drives, flash memory, and ROM (Read-Only Memory).

Q3: Data gathering in computer means, they allow to use

A. Present

B. Input

C. Output

D. Store

E. None of these

Data gathering in computers refers to the input of data. Input devices like keyboards, mice, and scanners are used to enter data into the computer for processing.

Q4: A permanent memory, which holds data and instructions for startup the computer and does not erase data after power off.

A. Network interface card

B. CPU

C. RAM

D. ROM

E. None of these

ROM (Read-Only Memory) is a type of non-volatile memory used to store firmware, which is essential for starting up the computer. It retains data even when the power is turned off.

Q5: When you save to this, your data will remain intact even when the computer is turned off

A. RAM

B. Mother board

C. Secondary storage device

D. Primary storage device

E. None of these

Secondary storage devices, such as hard drives and SSDs, retain data even when the computer is turned off. Primary storage devices like RAM lose data when the power is off.

Q6: With a CD you can

A. read

B. write

C. read and write

D. either read or write

E. none of these

A standard CD (Compact Disc) is read-only, meaning you can only read data from it but cannot write new data to it.

Q7: Hard disc drives are considered

A. Flash

B. Non-volatile

C. Temporary

D. Non-permanent

E. None of these

Hard disc drives (HDDs) are non-volatile storage devices, meaning they retain data even when the power is turned off. They are used for long-term storage of data.

Q8: Built in memory of computer is

A. EROM

B. ROM

C. RAM

D. PROM

E. E REM

ROM (Read-Only Memory) is a type of built-in memory in computers that stores firmware and is non-volatile, meaning it retains data even when the power is turned off.

Q9: A disk's content that is recorded at the time of manufacture and that cannot be changed or erased by the user is

A. Memory only

B. Write only

C. Read only

D. Run only

E. None of these

Read-Only Memory (ROM) contains data that is recorded at the time of manufacture and cannot be changed or erased by the user. It is used to store firmware and other essential data.

Q10: Any data or instructions entered into memory of a computer is considered as

A. storage

B. output

C. input

D. information

E. none of these

Any data or instructions entered into the memory of a computer are considered as input. Input devices are used to enter data into the computer for processing.

Q11: CDs are of which shape?

A. Square

B. Rectangular

C. Round

D. information

E. None of these

CDs (Compact Discs) are round in shape. They are optical discs used to store digital data, such as music, videos, and software.

Q12: The instructions for starting the computer are housed in

A. RAM

B. CD-ROM

C. ROM chip

D. All of these

E. None of these

The instructions for starting the computer are housed in the ROM (Read-Only Memory) chip. ROM contains the firmware, including the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System), which is essential for booting the computer.

Q13: Where is data saved permanently?

A. Memory

B. Storage

C. CPU

D. Printer

E. None of these

Data is saved permanently in storage devices such as hard drives, SSDs, and optical discs. These devices retain data even when the power is turned off.

Q14: A(n) _______ uses laser technology to store large amount of information

A. Floppy disk

B. CD-ROM

C. Hard disk

D. ED-ROM

E. None of these

CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read-Only Memory) uses laser technology to store large amounts of information. It is an optical disc that can store data, audio, and video.

Q15: RAM is _______ and

A. volatile, temporary

B. nonvolatile, permanent

C. nonvolatile, temporary

D. volatile, permanent

E. none of these

RAM (Random Access Memory) is volatile and temporary. It loses data when the power is turned off and is used for short-term storage of data that the CPU is actively using.

Q16: A CD-ROM disk

A. cannot be erased and rewritten

B. has more storage capacity than a CD-R

C. holds less data than a floppy disk

D. can be written only once

E. none of these

A CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read-Only Memory) disk cannot be erased and rewritten. It is a read-only optical disc used for data storage.

Q17: How is it possible that both programs and data can be stored on the same floppy disk?

A. A floppy disk has two sides, one for data and one for programs

B. Programs and data are both software, and both can be stored on any memory device

C. A floppy disk has to be formatted for one or for the other

D. Floppy disks can only store data, not programs

E. None of these

Both programs and data can be stored on the same floppy disk because they are both types of software and can be stored on any memory device. Floppy disks are formatted to store both data and programs.

Q18: Secondary storage

A. does not require constant power

B. does not use magnetic media

C. consists of four main types of devices

D. does not store information for later retrieval

E. none of these

Secondary storage does not require constant power. It includes devices like hard drives, SSDs, and optical discs, which retain data even when the power is turned off.

Q19: The place where the computer stores programs and data is called

A. Memory

B. Storehouse

C. Storage unit

D. Backup

E. None of these

The storage unit is where the computer stores programs and data. It includes secondary storage devices like hard drives, SSDs, and optical discs.

Q20: During processing data, programs, and processed information are held temporarily in

A. Secondary storage

B. ROM

C. RAM

D. CPU

E. None of these

During processing, data, programs, and processed information are held temporarily in RAM (Random Access Memory). RAM is volatile and loses data when the power is turned off.

Q21: A flat metallic disk that contains a large amount of permanently stored information read optically is called a

A. Monitor

B. ALU

C. CD-ROM

D. RAM

E. None of these

A CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read-Only Memory) is a flat metallic disk that contains a large amount of permanently stored information read optically. It is used for data storage and distribution.

Q22: Which type of memory holds only the program and data that the CPU is presently processing?

A. CMOS

B. ROM

C. RAM

D. ASCII

E. None of these

RAM (Random Access Memory) holds only the program and data that the CPU is presently processing. It is volatile and loses data when the power is turned off.

Q23: What characteristic of read-only memory (ROM) makes it useful?

A. ROM information can be easily updated

B. Data in ROM is nonvolatile, that is, it remains there even without electrical power

C. ROM provides very large amounts of inexpensive data storage

D. ROM chips are easily swapped between different brands of computers

E. None of these

The characteristic of ROM (Read-Only Memory) that makes it useful is that data in ROM is nonvolatile, meaning it remains there even without electrical power. This makes ROM suitable for storing firmware and other essential data.

Q24: To put information in a file on a magnetic disk, or in a computer's memory, so that it can be used later

A. Store

B. Ship

C. Shift

D. Centre

E. None of these

To put information in a file on a magnetic disk or in a computer's memory so that it can be used later, you need to store it. Storing information involves saving it to a storage device for later retrieval.

Q25: A place in the computer system where data and programs are temporarily stored

A. Paste

B. Open

C. Memory

D. Pocket

E. None of these

Memory is the place in the computer system where data and programs are temporarily stored. RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of memory used for temporary storage of data that the CPU is actively using.

Q26: A removable magnetic disc that holds information

A. Floppy disk

B. Hard drive

C. Monitor

D. Portable

E. None of these

A floppy disk is a removable magnetic disc that holds information. It is used for data storage and transfer between computers.

Q27: The primary device that a computer uses to store information

A. TV

B. Storehouse

C. Desk

D. Hard drive

E. None of these

The primary device that a computer uses to store information is the hard drive. It is a non-volatile storage device that retains data even when the power is turned off.

Q28: All of the following storage media have read and write capabilities except

A. Flash memory cards

B. CD-ROMs

C. Hard disk drives

D. Floppy disks

E. None of these

CD-ROMs (Compact Disc Read-Only Memory) do not have read and write capabilities. They are read-only optical discs used for data storage and distribution.

Q29: ________ is the process of dividing the disk into tracks and sectors.

A. Tracking

B. Formatting

C. Crashing

D. Allotting

E. None of these

Formatting is the process of dividing the disk into tracks and sectors. It prepares the disk for data storage by creating a file system and organizing the storage space.

Q30: Saving is the process of

A. Copying a document from memory to a storage medium

B. Making changes to a document's existing content

C. Changing the appearance, or overall look, of a document

D. Developing a document by entering text using a keyboard

E. None of these

Saving is the process of copying a document from memory to a storage medium. It involves storing the document on a storage device for later retrieval and preservation.

Q31: The term ___________ refers to data storage systems that make it possible for a computer or electronic device to store and retrieve data.

A. retrieval technology

B. input technology

C. output technology

D. storage technology

E. None of these

The term "storage technology" refers to data storage systems that make it possible for a computer or electronic device to store and retrieve data. It includes various storage devices and media used for data storage.

Q32: __________ is the maximum amount of data that can be stored on a storage medium.

A. Magnetic storage

B. Optical storage

C. Solid-state storage

D. Storage capacity

E. None of these

Storage capacity is the maximum amount of data that can be stored on a storage medium. It is measured in units such as bytes, kilobytes, megabytes, gigabytes, and terabytes.

Q33: Which of the following can only have sequential access?

A. Disk

B. Tape

C. CD-ROM

D. DVD-ROM

E. None of these

Tape is a storage medium that can only have sequential access. Data on a tape must be accessed in a linear order, from the beginning to the end.

Q34: When you save to ___________, your data will remain intact even when the computer is turned off.

A. RAM

B. mother board

C. secondary storage device

D. primary storage device

E. None of these

When you save to a secondary storage device, your data will remain intact even when the computer is turned off. Secondary storage devices, such as hard drives and SSDs, are non-volatile and retain data even without power.

Q35: A CD-RW disk

A. has a faster access than an internal disk

B. is a form of optical disk, so it can only be written once

C. holds less data than a floppy disk

D. can be erased and rewritten

E. None of these

A CD-RW (Compact Disc Rewritable) disk can be erased and rewritten. It is a type of optical disc that allows data to be written, erased, and rewritten multiple times.

Q36: Which device can understand difference between data and programs?

A. Input device

B. Output device

C. Memory

D. Microprocessor

E. None of these

The microprocessor can understand the difference between data and programs. It executes instructions and processes data based on the program's code.

Q37: Which of the following devices have a limitation that we can only read it but cannot erase or modify it?

A. Tape drive

B. Hard disk

C. Compact disk

D. Floppy disk

E. None of these

A compact disk (CD) has the limitation that we can only read it but cannot erase or modify it. CDs are read-only optical discs used for data storage and distribution.

Q38: Which of the following is the storage area within the computer itself which holds data only temporarily as the computer processes instructions?

A. the hard disk

B. main memory

C. the control unit

D. read-only memory

E. None of these

Main memory, also known as RAM (Random Access Memory), is the storage area within the computer itself that holds data only temporarily as the computer processes instructions. It is volatile and loses data when the power is turned off.

Q39: If a memory chip is volatile, it will

A. explode if exposed to high temperatures

B. lose its contents if currents it turned off

C. be used for data storage only

D. be used to both read and write data

E. None of these

If a memory chip is volatile, it will lose its contents if the current is turned off. Volatile memory, such as RAM, requires constant power to retain data.

Q40: What characteristic of read-only memory (ROM) makes it useful?

A. ROM information can be easily updated

B. Data in ROM is nonvolatile, that is, it remains there even without electrical power

C. ROM provides very large amounts of inexpensive data storage

D. ROM chips are easily swapped between different brands of computers

E. None of these

The characteristic of ROM (Read-Only Memory) that makes it useful is that data in ROM is nonvolatile, meaning it remains there even without electrical power. This makes ROM suitable for storing firmware and other essential data.

Q41: A DVD is an example of a (n) ________

A. hard disk

B. optical disc

C. output device

D. solid-state storage device

E. None of these

A DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is an example of an optical disc. It is used for storing and distributing digital data, including videos, audio, and software.

Q42: Which of the following are advantages of CD-ROM as a storage media?

A. CD-ROM is an inexpensive way to store large amount of data and information

B. CD-ROM disks retrieve data and information more quickly than magnetic disks do

C. CD-ROMs make less errors than magnetic media

D. All of these

E. None of these

The advantages of CD-ROM as a storage media include its inexpensive way to store large amounts of data and information, its ability to retrieve data and information more quickly than magnetic disks, and its lower error rate compared to magnetic media.

Q43: Storage and memory differ with respect to which of the following characteristics?

A. Price

B. Reliability

C. Speed

D. All of these

E. None of these

Storage and memory differ with respect to price, reliability, and speed. Storage devices are generally less expensive, more reliable, and slower than memory. Memory, such as RAM, is more expensive, less reliable, and faster than storage devices.

Q44: Which media have the ability to have data/information stored (written) on them by users more than once?

A. CD-R disks

B. CD-RW disks

C. Zip disks

D. Optical Disks

E. Both CD-RW disks and Zip disks

Both CD-RW (Compact Disc Rewritable) disks and Zip disks have the ability to have data/information stored (written) on them by users more than once. CD-RW disks can be erased and rewritten, while Zip disks are removable storage devices that can be reused.

Q45: Storage media such as a CD read and write information using

A. a laser beam of red light

B. magnetic dots

C. magnetic strips

D. All of these

E. None of these

Storage media such as a CD (Compact Disc) read and write information using a laser beam of red light. CDs are optical discs that use laser technology to store and retrieve data.

Q46: Cache and main memory will lose their contents when the power is off. They are

A. dynamic

B. static

C. volatile

D. non-volatile

E. faulty

Cache and main memory will lose their contents when the power is off. They are volatile, meaning they require constant power to retain data. Examples include RAM and cache memory.

Q47: Which of the following is a storage device that uses rigid, permanently installed magnetic disks to store data/information

A. floppy diskette

B. hard disk

C. permanent disk

D. optical disk

E. None of these

A hard disk is a storage device that uses rigid, permanently installed magnetic disks to store data/information. It is a non-volatile storage device that retains data even when the power is turned off.

Q48: Which of the following is an example of storage devices?

A. Magnetic disks

B. Tapes

C. DVDs

D. All of these

E. None of these

Magnetic disks, tapes, and DVDs are all examples of storage devices. They are used for long-term storage of data and can retain data even when the power is turned off.

Q49: Which of the following is an example of an optical disk?

A. Digital versatile disks

B. Magnetic disks

C. Memory disks

D. Data bus disks

E. None of these

Digital versatile disks (DVDs) are an example of an optical disk. They are used for storing and distributing digital data, including videos, audio, and software.

Q50: The main memory of a computer can also be called __________

A. primary storage

B. internal memory

C. primary memory

D. all of these

E. None of these

The main memory of a computer can also be called primary storage, internal memory, or primary memory. It is used for temporary storage of data that the CPU is actively using and is volatile, meaning it loses data when the power is turned off.

Q51: _________ is the process of dividing the disk into tracks and sectors.

A. Tracking

B. Formatting

C. Crashing

D. Allotting

E. Dicing

Formatting is the process of dividing the disk into tracks and sectors. It prepares the disk for data storage by creating a file system and organizing the storage space.

Q52: A disk's content that is recorded at the time of manufacture and that cannot be changed or erased by the user is __________

A. memory-only

B. write-only

C. read-only

D. run-only

E. non-changeable

A disk's content that is recorded at the time of manufacture and that cannot be changed or erased by the user is read-only. Read-only disks, such as CD-ROMs, are used for data storage and distribution.

Q53: This is a permanent storage device

A. floppy disk

B. monitor

C. RAM

D. cache

E. hard disk

A hard disk is a permanent storage device. It is a non-volatile storage device that retains data even when the power is turned off.

Q54: The space in your computer that loads and works with data

A. cache memory

B. CPU

C. megabyte

D. RAM memory

E. ROM memory

RAM (Random Access Memory) is the space in your computer that loads and works with data. It is used for temporary storage of data that the CPU is actively using and is volatile, meaning it loses data when the power is turned off.

Q55: What part of the computer provides only temporary storage of files?

A. ROM memory

B. RAM memory

C. hard drive

D. mother board

E. processor

RAM (Random Access Memory) provides only temporary storage of files. It is used for short-term storage of data that the CPU is actively using and is volatile, meaning it loses data when the power is turned off.

Q56: A(n) _____ backup contains a copy of every program, data, and system file on a computer.

A. restoration

B. bootstrap

C. differential

D. full

E. None of these

A full backup contains a copy of every program, data, and system file on a computer. It is a complete backup of all data and files on the computer.

Q57: Every component of your computer is either

A. application software or system software

B. software or CPU/RAM

C. hardware or software

D. input devices or output devices

E. None of these

Every component of your computer is either hardware or software. Hardware includes physical components such as the CPU, memory, and storage devices, while software includes programs and operating systems.

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