computer memory MCQ set 2 Detailed Explanation And More Example

Question : 1

A collection of related information sorted and dealt with as a unit is a

a) disk

b) data

c) file

d) floppy

e) None of these

Question : 2

The magnetic storage chip used to provide non-volatile direct access storage of data and that have no moving parts are known as

a) Magnetic core memory

b) Magnetic tape memory

c) Magnetic disk memory

d) Magnetic bubble memory

Question : 3

The first digital computer built with IC chips was known as

a) IBM 7090

b) Apple ? 1

c) IBM System / 360

d) VAX-10

Question : 4

Which of the following is not purely output device?

a) Screen

b) Printer

c) Speaker

d) Plotter

Question : 5

Secondary storage

a) does not require constant power

b) does not use magnetic media

c) consists of four main types of devices

d) does not store information for later retrieval

e) None of the above

Question : 6

If a user needs information instantly available to the CPU, it should be stored –

a) on a CD

b) in secondary storage

c) in the CPU

d) in RAM

e) None of these