Memory and Storage MCQs

Question 1

A(n) ________ is user programmable and can also be erased electronically and reprogrammed as often as desired.

Accepted Answer

EEPROM

Answer

PROM

Answer

ROM

Answer

EPROM

Question 2

PROMs are programmed by ________ fuses.

Accepted Answer

zapping

Answer

blowing

Answer

charging

Answer

inputting

Question 3

When a computer is executing a program of instructions, the CPU will ________ memory locations as dictated by the program instructions.

Accepted Answer

store data into

Answer

format

Answer

scan

Answer

verify

Question 4

A DRAM has a RAS and a CAS because ________.

Accepted Answer

the address lines are multiplexed to reduce pin count

Answer

the RAS determines the operation mode and the CAS enables the tristate outputs

Answer

the RAS latches in the address and the CAS latches in data

Answer

None of the above

Question 5

Floppy disks are organized into concentric rings called ________.

Accepted Answer

tracks

Answer

arrays

Answer

sectors

Answer

cells

Question 6

Read-only memory is memory ________.

Accepted Answer

whose data can never be altered by the user

Answer

that has unlimited storage capacity

Answer

that must be refreshed periodically or it will lose storage

Answer

that maintains storage as long as power is applied

Question 7

A ________ is user-programmable memory that cannot be erased and reprogrammed.

Accepted Answer

PROM

Answer

ROM

Answer

EPROM

Answer

EEPROM

Question 8

A device that needs constant refreshing to avoid losing data is a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

DRAM

Answer

SRAM

Answer

ROM

Answer

EPROM

Question 9

Information that is stored in a mask ROM ________.

Accepted Answer

is stored by the manufacturer and cannot be changed

Answer

can be modified by using special equipment

Answer

is lost if power is interrupted

Answer

can be modified by using special equipment and is lost if power is interrupted