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
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Somewhat slower than magnetic core memory
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Somewhat larger than the magnetic core memory
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Both 1 and 2
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A volatile memory
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Semiconductor memory is a volatile memory.
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4 × 10-6
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4 × 10-9
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4 × 10-12
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4 × 10-15
D
Correct answer
Explanation
C = $\dfrac{1t}{V}$ = $\dfrac{0.1 \times 10^{-12} \times 20 \times 10^-3}{0.5}$ = 4 × 10-15 F
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This program compliment the data of memory location 9258H.
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Contents of location 9258 are compared with the contents of the accumulator.
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Contents of location 8529 are complemented and stored in location 8529.
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Contents of location 5892 are complemented and stored in location 5892.
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0100 - 02FF
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1500 - 16FF
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F900 - FAFF
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F800 - F9FF
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2 for (i) and 2 for (ii)
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4 for (i) and 3 for (ii)
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3 for (i) and 3 for (ii)
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3 for (i) and 4 for (ii)
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Size = 10, capacity = 0
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Size = 0, capacity = 10
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Size = 10, capacity = 10
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Size = 0, capacity = 0
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The number of elements in the vector represents the size of the vector and the maximum number of elements stored in the vector is the capacity of the vector that is 10 in this case.
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void gc()
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void runFinalisation()
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long totalMemory()
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int exitValue()
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long freeMemory()
C
Correct answer
Explanation
This method returns the total number of bytes of the memory avaliable to a program.
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F3, F1, F2, F4
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F3, F2, F1, F4
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F3, F2, F4, F1
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F3, F4, F1, F2
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None of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
1 ZB = 1021 bytes
1 PB = 1015 bytes
1 TB = 1012 bytes
1 KB = 103 bytes
Now, increasing memory sizes of files will be F3 < F2.
This matches with option sequence, hence, this option is correct.
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Computer memory is traditionally classified into two broad categories: primary memory (RAM, ROM, cache) which is directly accessible by CPU, and secondary memory (HDD, SSD, optical) which provides permanent storage. Primary is volatile and faster; secondary is non-volatile and slower.
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Secondary memory is classified into two main types based on technology: magnetic storage (hard disks, tape drives) and solid-state storage (SSD, flash drives). Some classifications include optical as a third category, but the most fundamental binary classification is magnetic vs. solid-state.
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Floppy disk
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DVD
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Tape drive
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Hard disk
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CD
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Hard disks have the highest data density among listed options, using magnetic storage with tracks and sectors that can store bits extremely close together. DVDs and CDs have lower density than modern hard disks. Floppy disks are obsolete with very low density. Tape drives have high capacity but lower density than hard disks.
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Floppy Disk
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DVD
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Tape Drive
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Hard Disk
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CD
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Hard disks can store the maximum data among the options listed. Modern hard disks range from hundreds of GB to multiple TB. DVDs store 4.7-17 GB, CDs store 700 MB, floppy disks store 1.44 MB, and tape drives vary but are generally comparable to or less than hard disks in practical capacity.
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780 MB
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700 MB
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1.44 MB
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1024 MB
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None of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Standard compact discs (CDs) have a storage capacity of 700 MB for data. The 1.44 MB option is for floppy disks, while 780 MB and 1024 MB are not standard CD capacities.
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Flash memory
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CMOS
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Bays
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Buses
A
Correct answer
Explanation
RAM (Random Access Memory) is the primary volatile memory in a computer that stores data and programs currently in use. DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) is an internet connection technology, USB is a connection interface/port, and LAN (Local Area Network) is a network configuration - none of these refer to computer memory.