Computer Fundamentals
Computer Memory
Q. The CPU of a computer transfers print output to a temporary disk memory at high speed and then gets back to processing another job without waiting for the output to got to the printer. In this way, the CPU does not remain idle due to its own high speed as compared to the low speed of the printer. What is the name of this memory?
A.  External memory B.  I/O memory C.  ROM D.  Buffer memory E.  None of the above
Similar Questions
1. Which of the following memory is non-volatile?
A.  SRAM B.  DRAM C.  ROM D.  All of the above E.  None of these
2. Any data or instruction entered into the memory of a computer is considered as
A.  Storage B.  Output C.  Input D.  Information E.  None of these
3. The memory sizes in mainframe computers and advanced technology micro computer are expressed as
A.  Bytes B.  Kilobytes C.  Bits D.  Megabytes E.  None of these
4. Which of the following is not an advantage of magnetic disk storage?
A.  The access time of magnetic disk is much less than that of magnetic tape B.  Disk storage is less expensive than tape storage C.  Disk storage is longer lasting than magnetic tape D.  None of the above
5. The 0 and 1 in the binary numbering system are called Binary Digits or
A.  Bytes B.  Kilobytes C.  Decimal bytes D.  Bits E.  None of these
6. The size of commonly used floppy disk is
A.  4.5" B.  3.5" C.  3.25" D.  5.5" E.  None of these
7. RAM chips
A.  allow the computer to store data electronically B.  store data indefinitely unless you delete it C.  are secondary memory D.  All of the above
8. Which memory is non volatile and may be written only once?
A.  RAM B.  EEPROM C.  EPROM D.  PROM
9. The memory which is programmed at the time it is manufactured is
A.  RAM B.  ROM C.  PROM D.  EPROM E.  None of these
10. Which of the following memory is volatile
A.  RAM B.  ROM C.  EPROM D.  PROM
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