Computer Knowledge
Computer Memory and Storage
2,121 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
Which of the following is NOT a type of Cloud Storage?
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Standard Storage
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Nearline Storage
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Coldline Storage
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Durable Reduced Availability Storage
D
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Explanation
Durable Reduced Availability Storage is not a type of Cloud Storage.
Which of the following is the most cost-effective type of Cloud Storage?
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Standard Storage
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Nearline Storage
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Coldline Storage
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Archive Storage
D
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Explanation
Archive Storage is the most cost-effective type of Cloud Storage.
Which of the following is the most durable type of Cloud Storage?
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Standard Storage
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Nearline Storage
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Coldline Storage
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Durable Reduced Availability Storage
D
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Explanation
Durable Reduced Availability Storage is the most durable type of Cloud Storage.
What is the maximum size of an object that can be stored in Cloud Storage?
D
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Explanation
The maximum size of an object that can be stored in Cloud Storage is 100 GB.
What is the maximum number of objects that can be stored in a Cloud Storage bucket?
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100,000
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1,000,000
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10,000,000
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100,000,000
D
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Explanation
The maximum number of objects that can be stored in a Cloud Storage bucket is 100,000,000.
What is the maximum amount of data that can be transferred to or from Cloud Storage in a single day?
D
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The maximum amount of data that can be transferred to or from Cloud Storage in a single day is 10 PB.
What is the maximum amount of time that an object can be stored in Cloud Storage?
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1 year
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5 years
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10 years
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Forever
D
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Explanation
Objects can be stored in Cloud Storage for as long as you want.
What is the cost of storing data in Cloud Storage?
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$0.02 per GB per month
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$0.05 per GB per month
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$0.10 per GB per month
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$0.20 per GB per month
A
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Explanation
The cost of storing data in Cloud Storage is $0.02 per GB per month.
What is the cost of transferring data to or from Cloud Storage?
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$0.01 per GB
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$0.02 per GB
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$0.05 per GB
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$0.10 per GB
A
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Explanation
The cost of transferring data to or from Cloud Storage is $0.01 per GB.
Which of the following is a common type of GPU memory used for storing textures and framebuffers?
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GDDR5
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GDDR6
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HBM2
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All of the above
D
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Explanation
GDDR5, GDDR6, and HBM2 are all types of high-speed graphics memory commonly used in GPUs. They offer fast data transfer rates and low latency, making them suitable for storing textures, framebuffers, and other graphics data.
What is the primary storage medium used in optical storage technology?
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Magnetic tape
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Hard disk drive
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Optical disc
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Solid-state drive
C
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Explanation
Optical storage technology utilizes optical discs as the primary storage medium, which are typically made of polycarbonate plastic and coated with a reflective layer.
Which type of laser is commonly employed in optical storage devices?
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Carbon dioxide laser
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Helium-neon laser
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Argon-ion laser
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Diode laser
D
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Explanation
Diode lasers are widely used in optical storage devices due to their compact size, low cost, and high efficiency. They emit a focused beam of light that is used to read and write data on optical discs.
What is the fundamental principle behind optical storage technology?
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Magnetic recording
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Electrical charge storage
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Light reflection and refraction
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Mechanical deformation
C
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Explanation
Optical storage technology relies on the principles of light reflection and refraction to store and retrieve data. Data is encoded as patterns of pits and lands on the optical disc, which affect the way light is reflected and refracted, allowing for the storage and retrieval of information.
Which of the following is an example of a write-once optical disc format?
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CD-ROM
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DVD-RW
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Blu-ray R
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CD-R
D
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Explanation
CD-R (Compact Disc Recordable) is a write-once optical disc format that allows users to record data onto a blank disc. Once data is written to a CD-R, it cannot be erased or overwritten.
Which optical storage format succeeded the CD-ROM and offered increased storage capacity?
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DVD-ROM
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Blu-ray ROM
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HD DVD-ROM
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CD-RW
A
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Explanation
DVD-ROM (Digital Versatile Disc Read-Only Memory) succeeded the CD-ROM format and provided significantly higher storage capacity. DVD-ROM discs can store up to 4.7 gigabytes of data, compared to the 650 megabytes offered by CD-ROMs.