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Computer Memory and Storage

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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

What is the maximum number of objects that can be stored in a single Google Cloud Storage bucket?

  1. 100,000

  2. 1,000,000

  3. 10,000,000

  4. 100,000,000
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The maximum number of objects that can be stored in a single Google Cloud Storage bucket is 100,000,000.

Multiple choice

What is the maximum size of a single file that can be transferred using the Cloud Storage Transfer Service?

  1. 5 GB

  2. 10 GB

  3. 50 GB

  4. 100 GB
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The maximum size of a single file that can be transferred using the Cloud Storage Transfer Service is 100 GB.

Multiple choice

Which type of cloud storage is designed for storing infrequently accessed data?

  1. Hot Storage

  2. Cold Storage

  3. Warm Storage

  4. Glacier Storage
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Cold storage is a type of cloud storage that is designed for storing data that is rarely accessed. It is typically used for long-term storage of data that does not need to be accessed frequently.

Multiple choice

Which type of cloud storage is designed for storing data that is frequently accessed?

  1. Hot Storage

  2. Cold Storage

  3. Warm Storage

  4. Glacier Storage
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Hot storage is a type of cloud storage that is designed for storing data that is frequently accessed. It is typically used for storing data that is used by applications or services that require fast access to data.

Multiple choice

Which type of cloud storage is designed for storing data that is accessed less frequently than hot storage but more frequently than cold storage?

  1. Hot Storage

  2. Cold Storage

  3. Warm Storage

  4. Glacier Storage
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Warm storage is a type of cloud storage that is designed for storing data that is accessed less frequently than hot storage but more frequently than cold storage. It is typically used for storing data that is used by applications or services that require occasional access to data.

Multiple choice

Which type of cloud storage is designed for storing data that is rarely accessed and is not expected to be accessed in the near future?

  1. Hot Storage

  2. Cold Storage

  3. Warm Storage

  4. Glacier Storage
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Glacier storage is a type of cloud storage that is designed for storing data that is rarely accessed and is not expected to be accessed in the near future. It is typically used for storing data that is used for archival purposes or for long-term storage of data that does not need to be accessed frequently.

Multiple choice

Which type of cloud storage is typically used for storing data that is used for archival purposes or for long-term storage of data that does not need to be accessed frequently?

  1. Hot Storage

  2. Cold Storage

  3. Warm Storage

  4. Glacier Storage
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Glacier storage is a type of cloud storage that is typically used for storing data that is used for archival purposes or for long-term storage of data that does not need to be accessed frequently.

Multiple choice

Which type of cloud storage is typically used for storing data that is used by applications or services that require occasional access to data and is less frequently accessed than hot storage?

  1. Hot Storage

  2. Cold Storage

  3. Warm Storage

  4. Glacier Storage
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Warm storage is a type of cloud storage that is typically used for storing data that is used by applications or services that require occasional access to data and is less frequently accessed than hot storage.

Multiple choice

Which type of cloud storage is typically used for storing data that is used for archival purposes or for long-term storage of data that is rarely accessed?

  1. Hot Storage

  2. Cold Storage

  3. Warm Storage

  4. Glacier Storage
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Glacier storage is a type of cloud storage that is typically used for storing data that is used for archival purposes or for long-term storage of data that is rarely accessed.

Multiple choice

Which type of cloud storage is typically used for storing data that is used by applications or services that require occasional access to data and is less frequently accessed than hot storage?

  1. Hot Storage

  2. Cold Storage

  3. Warm Storage

  4. Glacier Storage
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Warm storage is a type of cloud storage that is typically used for storing data that is used by applications or services that require occasional access to data and is less frequently accessed than hot storage.

Multiple choice

Which type of cloud storage is typically used for storing data that is used for archival purposes or for long-term storage of data that is rarely accessed?

  1. Hot Storage

  2. Cold Storage

  3. Warm Storage

  4. Glacier Storage
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Glacier storage is a type of cloud storage that is typically used for storing data that is used for archival purposes or for long-term storage of data that is rarely accessed.

Multiple choice

Which type of cloud storage is typically used for storing data that is used by applications or services that require occasional access to data and is less frequently accessed than hot storage?

  1. Hot Storage

  2. Cold Storage

  3. Warm Storage

  4. Glacier Storage
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Warm storage is a type of cloud storage that is typically used for storing data that is used by applications or services that require occasional access to data and is less frequently accessed than hot storage.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a type of non-volatile memory that retains data even when power is lost?

  1. RAM

  2. ROM

  3. Flash Memory

  4. Cache Memory
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Flash Memory is a type of non-volatile memory that uses NAND flash technology to store data. It is commonly used in USB drives, solid-state drives (SSDs), and memory cards.

Multiple choice

Which storage device is known for its high capacity and low cost per gigabyte?

  1. Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

  2. Solid-State Drive (SSD)

  3. Magnetic Tape

  4. Optical Disc
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) are traditional storage devices that use spinning disks to store data. They offer high capacity and low cost per gigabyte, making them suitable for storing large amounts of data.

Multiple choice

Which data access method allows for direct access to data at any location on the storage device?

  1. Sequential Access

  2. Random Access

  3. Indexed Access

  4. Hashing
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Random Access allows for direct access to data at any location on the storage device. This means that data can be retrieved in any order, regardless of its physical location.