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 general knowledge science & technology
  1. Blu-ray

  2. CD

  3. DVD

  4. Floppy diskette

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Blu-ray discs have the highest storage capacity among these options. A standard Blu-ray can store 25GB (single-layer) or 50GB (dual-layer). DVDs store 4.7GB (single-layer) or 8.5GB (dual-layer). CDs store about 700MB. Floppy diskettes store only 1.44MB. Blu-ray's capacity significantly exceeds the other formats.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. DVD-RD

  2. DVD-RW

  3. DVD+RW

  4. DVD-RAM

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Common DVD drive types include DVD-RW (rewritable), DVD+RW (another rewritable format), and DVD-RAM (a random-access rewritable format). DVD-RD is not a standard DVD drive type - it appears to be a fabricated or incorrect term. Real DVD types include ROM, R, RW, RAM, and combinations like DVD+RW/-RW.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. PS

  2. DSP

  3. Flops

  4. Cache

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Cache is a type of high-speed memory that stores frequently used data for quick access. PS (power supply), DSP (Digital Signal Processor), and FLOPS (Floating Point Operations Per Second - a performance measure) are not directly related to memory. Cache memory is essential for CPU performance.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. DIMM

  2. MIMM

  3. RIMM

  4. SIMM

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

MIMM is not a real type of computer memory module. DIMM (Dual Inline Memory Module), SIMM (Single Inline Memory Module), and RIMM (Rambus Inline Memory Module) are all actual memory module types used in computers. MIMM appears to be a made-up term.

Multiple choice general knowledge culture
  1. Master object memory

  2. Master-plan orientation memo

  3. Mother of methods

  4. Minutes of meeting

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

MOM is a common corporate abbreviation used in emails and official communications to refer to the written record of discussions and decisions made during a meeting. The other options - Master object memory, Master-plan orientation memo, and Mother of methods - are not standard abbreviations used in business contexts.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Kanar-do-Ne

  2. Intel groups

  3. Apple

  4. Matoss

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Intel (founded by Robert Noyce and Gordon Moore) pioneered RAM chip development with the 1103 in 1970, the first commercially available DRAM. Intel's early innovations established them as a leader in semiconductor memory technology.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. Triode Random Access Memory

  2. Thyristor Random Access Memory

  3. Transistor Random Access Memory

  4. Tri polar Range Acceleration Magnet

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

T-RAM stands for Thyristor Random Access Memory, a type of memory technology that uses thyristor devices as storage elements. Thyristors are semiconductor devices that can act as bistable switches, making them suitable for memory applications. Triode and Transistor RAM are different memory types, and 'Tri polar Range Acceleration Magnet' is not a real technology term.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. Twin Triode Random Access Memory

  2. Twin Transistor Random Access Memory

  3. Triple Transistor Random Access Memory

  4. Triple Triode Random Access Memory

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

TTRAM (Twin Transistor Random Access Memory) is a novel memory technology that uses two transistors per memory cell instead of the traditional one-transistor-one-capacitor (1T1C) DRAM design. The twin-transistor configuration improves data retention and reduces leakage current. Options A and D incorrectly use 'triode' (a vacuum tube term), while C says 'Triple' instead of 'Twin'.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. zenith Random Access Memory

  2. zinc capacitor Random Access Memory

  3. zinc capacitor Randomly Access Memory

  4. zero capacitor Random Access Memory

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Z-RAM (Zero Capacitor Random Access Memory) is a type of DRAM that uses the floating body effect of a transistor to store charge instead of a capacitor. Unlike options A and B that incorrectly suggest Z stands for 'zenith' or 'zinc', the Z specifically means 'zero' capacitor. Option C is incorrect because it misspells 'Access' as 'Access Memory'.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. random only memory

  2. read only memory

  3. random access memory

  4. reverse bias amp motor

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

RAM stands for Random Access Memory, a type of computer memory that allows data to be read and written in any order. 'Random access' means the computer can access any memory location directly without going through previous locations sequentially.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. Set of paper tapes and cards put in a file

  2. Temporary storage unit within the CPU having dedicated or general purpose use

  3. Set of capacitors used to register input instructions in a digital computer

  4. Part of the auxiliary memory

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A register is a small, high-speed storage location directly within the CPU used to hold data, instructions, or memory addresses during processing. Registers can be general-purpose (used for various operations) or dedicated (special functions like program counter or stack pointer). Options A and C describe physical paper media, and registers are part of primary memory, not auxiliary memory.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. Clip Art

  2. Mother Board

  3. Peripheral

  4. File Server

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A file server is a computer in a network that stores and manages files, allowing other computers (clients) on the network to access, store, and share those files. It serves as the central repository for documents, applications, and other files that multiple users need to access. Clip art refers to graphics, motherboards are computer circuit boards, and peripherals are external devices like keyboards and printers. The file server's specific role is centralized file storage and sharing across a network.