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Memory Storage Devices and Data Representation MCQ

Memory Storage Devices and Data Representation MCQ

 

1. What is computer memory used for?
a) Calculations
b) Storing data and instructions
c) Processing data
d) Input and output operations
Answer: b) Storing data and instructions

 

2. What are the two major types of computer memory?
a) Static and Dynamic
b) Primary and Secondary
c) Volatile and Non-volatile
d) RAM and ROM
Answer: b) Primary and Secondary

 

3. Which of the following is a volatile memory?
a) RAM
b) ROM
c) EEPROM
d) Hard Disk
Answer: a) RAM

 

4. How many bits make up a byte?
a) 4
b) 8
c) 16
d) 32
Answer: b) 8

 

5. What does FIFO stand for?
a) First In First Out
b) First In First Option
c) File In File Out
d) None of these
Answer: a) First In First Out

 

6. What is the main difference between RAM and ROM?
a) RAM is volatile, ROM is non-volatile
b) RAM is non-volatile, ROM is volatile
c) Both are volatile
d) Both are non-volatile
Answer: a) RAM is volatile, ROM is non-volatile

 

7. Which memory retains its content when the power is turned off?
a) RAM
b) ROM
c) Cache
d) DRAM
Answer: b) ROM

 

8. What type of memory is used in pen drives?
a) RAM
b) PROM
c) EEPROM
d) Cache
Answer: c) EEPROM

 

9. Which memory type needs frequent refreshing?
a) Static RAM
b) Dynamic RAM
c) ROM
d) EEPROM
Answer: b) Dynamic RAM

 

10. What is the primary purpose of cache memory?
a) To increase processor speed
b) To store data permanently
c) To act as a backup memory
d) To display data
Answer: a) To increase processor speed

11. Which number system is used for basic data representation in computers?
a) Decimal
b) Binary
c) Octal
d) Hexadecimal
Answer: b) Binary

 

12. What is the binary representation of decimal 5?
a) 101
b) 111
c) 100
d) 110
Answer: a) 101

 

13. What does the term ‘bit’ stand for?
a) Binary Information Token
b) Binary Digit
c) Binary Index Term
d) Byte Digit
Answer: b) Binary Digit

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