computer memory MCQ set 1 Detailed Explanation And More Example

Question : 1

Cache and main memory will lose their contents when the power is off. They are __________.

a) dynamic

b) static

c) volatile

d) non-volatile

e) faulty

Question : 2

Which unit holds data permanently?

a) Input unit

b) Secondary storage unit

c) Output Unit

d) Primary Memory Unit

Question : 3

Reusable optical storage will typically have the acronym———

a) CD

b) DVD

c) ROM

d) RW

e) None of these

Question : 4

To what temporary area can you store text and other data, and later paste them to another location?

a) The clipboard

b) ROM

c) CD-ROM

d) The hard disk

e) None of these

Question : 5

Which of the following is not true about RAM?

a) RAM is a temporary storage area

b) RAM is the same as hard disk storage

c) RAM is volatile

d) Information stored in RAM is gone when you turn the computer off

e) None of these

Question : 6

Which type of memory holds only the program and data that the CPU is presently processing?

a) CMOS

b) ROM

c) RAM

d) ASCII

e) None of these