computer memory MCQ set 1 Detailed Explanation And More Example

Question : 1

An output device that uses words or messages recorded on a magnetic medium to produce audio response is

a) Magnetic tape

b) Voice response unit

c) Voice recognition unit

d) Voice band

Question : 2

Storage that retains its data after the power is turned off is referred to as _________.

a) volatile storage

b) sequential storage

c) direct storage

d) non-volatile storage

e) mobile storage

Question : 3

Which of the following is not a storage medium?

a) hard disk

b) flash drive

c) DVD

d) CD

e) keyboard

Question : 4

Which of the following memory chip is faster ?

a) There is no certainty

b) DRAM

c) SRAM

d) DRAM is faster for larger chips

e) None of these

Question : 5

Which of the following storage media provides sequential access only?

a) Floppy disk

b) Magnetic disk

c) Magnetic tape

d) Optical disk

e) None of these

Question : 6

How is it possible that both programs and data can be stored on the same floppy disk?

a) A floppy disk has two sides, one for data and one for programs.

b) Programs and data are both software, and both can be stored on any memory device.

c) A floppy disk has to be formatted for one for the other.

d) Floppy disk can only store data, not programs.

e) None of the above