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(Q1) Computer » Computer Architecture

Which of the following is a volatile memory of a computer?

A

Secondary Memory

B

Cache memory

C

RAM

D

ROM

Solution
  • RAM is called'volatile' memory because if the computer loses power, all the data stored in RAM (or other volatile memory) is lost or 'evaporates'.
  • Non-volatile memory is memory that keeps its data while the system isn't running.

(Q2) Computer » Computer Architecture

Which one of the following is used as secondary storage system in computer ?

A

RAM

B

EPROM

C

Floppy

D

ROM

(Q3) Computer » Computer Architecture

The new technology which is emerging in the field of computer is

A

IC technology

B

Parallel processing system

C

Semiconductor technology

D

Transistor technology

(Q4) Computer » Computer Architecture

Speed of processor chip is measured in

A

Mbps

B

MHz

C

Bits second

D

Byte second

(Q5) Computer » Computer Architecture

The rate at which scanning is repeated in a CRT is called :

A

refresh rate

B

resolution

C

pitch

D

bandwidth

(Q6) Computer » Computer Architecture

Which of the following circuit is used as Memory device in computers ?

A

Rectifier

B

Flip Flop

C

Comparator

D

Attenuator

(Q7) Computer » Computer Architecture

Processing of a data file to reduce its size for storage on disk is termed :

A

Amplification

B

Reduction

C

Compression

D

Rarefaction

(Q8) Computer » Computer Architecture

Processors speed of a computer is measured in

A

BPS

B

MIPS

C

Baud

D

Hertz

(Q9) Computer » Computer Architecture

What is the commonly used unit for measuring the speed of data transmission ?

A

Mega Hertz

B

Characters per second

C

Bits per second

D

Nano seconds

(Q10) Computer » Computer Architecture

A computer assisted method for the recording and analyzing of existing or hypothetical systems is

A

Data transmission

B

Data processing

C

Data capture

D

Data flow