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

What is the full form of RAM?

  1. Random Access Memory

  2. Readable American Memory

  3. Remote Access Memory

  4. Random Active Memory

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A Correct answer
Explanation

RAM stands for Random Access Memory, which is the primary volatile memory used by a computer to store data currently in use.

Multiple choice

Identify?

  1. External Hard disk

  2. Data Backup

  3. SDD

  4. Optical drive
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A Correct answer
Multiple choice

Hard disk drive is?

  1. Secondary

  2. Primary

  3. Offline

  4. None
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A Correct answer
Explanation

A hard disk drive is a non-volatile storage device used for long-term data retention. It is classified as secondary storage because it is not directly accessible by the CPU like primary memory.

Multiple choice

Off-line storage includes

  1. CD/DVD/DVD-RAM

  2. Blu-ray disks

  3. USB flash memory/memory sticks/SD-XD cards

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

Offline storage refers to any storage medium that can be physically removed from the computer. CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray disks, and USB flash drives all fit this definition.

Multiple choice

Memory that loses its contents when power is lost is?

  1. Volatile storage

  2. Non-volatile storage

  3. Sequential storage

  4. Direct storage
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Volatile storage requires power to maintain the stored information. If the power is interrupted, the data in volatile memory is lost.

Multiple choice

More RAM makes your computer.......?

  1. Faster

  2. Slower

  3. Corrupt

  4. Terminates
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Increasing RAM allows the computer to hold more data and applications in active memory, reducing the need to swap data to the slower hard drive, which makes the system feel faster.

Multiple choice

RAM is?

  1. Secondary

  2. Primary

  3. Offline

  4. None
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B Correct answer
Explanation

RAM (Random Access Memory) is the main memory of a computer, providing the CPU with direct access to data currently in use, thus classifying it as primary memory.

Multiple choice

Main memory of the computer is?

  1. External

  2. Internal

  3. Both

  4. None
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The main memory (RAM) is located inside the computer system unit, making it internal memory. External memory refers to secondary storage devices like USB drives or external hard disks.