Computer CPU Memory Storage Competitive Exams
30 questions · Basic Computer & IT
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Question 1 of 30
One terabyte (TB) is equal to
ExplanationIt is a large storage unit.
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Question 2 of 30
CPU clock speed is measured in
ExplanationA higher clock speed generally means faster processing.
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Question 3 of 30
Magnetic tape is mostly used for
ExplanationIt has sequential access.
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Question 4 of 30
An SSD stores data using
ExplanationIt has no moving parts and is faster than an HDD.
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Question 5 of 30
A pen drive stores data in
ExplanationIt connects through a USB port.
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Question 6 of 30
Storing data on remote servers accessed over the internet is called
ExplanationGoogle Drive and OneDrive are examples.
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Question 7 of 30
ROM stands for
ExplanationIt usually stores start-up instructions.
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Question 8 of 30
RAM is
ExplanationIts data is lost when the power is off.
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Question 9 of 30
RAM stands for
ExplanationAny location can be accessed directly.
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Question 10 of 30
A dual-core processor has
ExplanationMultiple cores allow multitasking.
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Question 11 of 30
DRAM and SRAM are types of
ExplanationSRAM is faster and costlier; DRAM is used as main memory.
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Question 12 of 30
The part of the CPU that directs and controls operations is the
ExplanationIt fetches and decodes instructions.
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Question 13 of 30
The part of the CPU that performs arithmetic and logical operations is the
ExplanationALU stands for Arithmetic Logic Unit.
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Question 14 of 30
Small, very fast storage locations inside the CPU are called
ExplanationThey hold data and instructions being processed.
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Question 15 of 30
The pathway that carries data between CPU, memory and other devices is called a
ExplanationThere are data, address and control buses.
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Question 16 of 30
Cache memory is used to
ExplanationIt is faster than RAM.
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Question 17 of 30
Hard disks, CDs and pen drives are examples of
ExplanationThey store data permanently.
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Question 18 of 30
Which of the following is an optical storage device?
ExplanationA laser reads and writes the data.
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Question 19 of 30
Which of the following is non-volatile memory?
ExplanationROM keeps data without power.
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Question 20 of 30
Which type of ROM can be erased by ultraviolet light?
ExplanationEEPROM can be erased electrically.
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Question 21 of 30
Which of the following loses its data when the computer is switched off?
ExplanationRAM is temporary working memory.
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Question 22 of 30
The basic cycle followed by a CPU is
ExplanationThe CPU fetches an instruction, decodes it and executes it.
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Question 23 of 30
A hard disk stores data on circular magnetic plates called
ExplanationData is organised in tracks and sectors.
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Question 24 of 30
Which memory is the largest in storage capacity on a typical computer?
ExplanationSecondary storage holds the files and programs.
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Question 25 of 30
The 'brain' chip of a computer is also called a
ExplanationIntel and AMD make microprocessors.
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Question 26 of 30
The memory with the fastest access speed is
ExplanationThey are inside the CPU.
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Question 27 of 30
Virtual memory is
ExplanationIt lets the computer run larger programs.
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Question 28 of 30
The CPU stands for
ExplanationIt is the main processing chip of a computer.
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Question 29 of 30
Main memory that is directly accessed by the CPU is called
ExplanationRAM and ROM are primary memory.
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Question 30 of 30
One gigabyte (GB) is equal to
Explanation1 TB equals 1,024 GB.
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