Computer Knowledge

Computer Memory and Storage

2,477 Questions

Computer memory and storage questions test foundational knowledge of hardware, cache mapping, and data transfer mechanisms. Key areas include Direct Memory Access, analog recording, and RAID levels. This section is essential for candidates preparing for banking and government computer proficiency tests.

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Computer Memory and Storage Questions

Multiple choice

The two important parts of an instruction cycle are

  1. fetch cycle and execution cycle

  2. get cycle and execution cycle

  3. acquire cycle and access cycle

  4. none of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The instruction cycle consists of fetching the instruction from memory and then executing it. These are the two primary phases of the CPU cycle.

Multiple choice

The virtual memory provides

  1. automatic storage allocation

  2. protection

  3. shareability

  4. all the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Virtual memory allows for efficient storage allocation, memory protection between processes, and the ability to share memory segments, making all listed options correct.

Multiple choice

Computer memory.

  1. Performs all calculations.

  2. Receives input data.

  3. Is extremely limited.

  4. Is better than human memory.
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A Correct answer
Multiple choice

Reel to Tape drives are commonly used with:

  1. mainframe computers.

  2. laptop computers.

  3. mini computers.

  4. micro computers.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Reel-to-reel tape drives were historically used for bulk data storage and backups in large-scale systems like mainframes.