1. Which of the following is a volatile memory?
A) ROM
B) Hard Drive
C) RAM
D) Flash Memory
Answer: C) RAM
2. What does RAM stand for?
A) Read Access Memory
B) Random Access Memory
C) Read-Only Memory
D) Rapid Access Memory
Answer: B) Random Access Memory
3. Which type of memory is used for temporary storage while the computer is running?
A) ROM
B) RAM
C) SSD
D) Cache
Answer: B) RAM
4. What is the full form of ROM?
A) Random Only Memory
B) Read-Only Memory
C) Read-Oriented Memory
D) Rapid Online Memory
Answer: B) Read-Only Memory
5. Which memory retains data even when the power is turned off?
A) RAM
B) Cache
C) ROM
D) Register
Answer: C) ROM
6. Which type of memory is the fastest?
A) RAM
B) Hard Drive
C) Cache
D) Flash Memory
Answer: C) Cache
7. What is the main function of cache memory?
A) Store permanent data
B) Act as an external storage
C) Speed up CPU operations
D) Replace RAM
Answer: C) Speed up CPU operations
8. Which of the following is an example of primary memory?
A) Hard Disk
B) USB Drive
C) RAM
D) CD-ROM
Answer: C) RAM
9. What type of memory is used in USB flash drives?
A) SRAM
B) DRAM
C) Flash Memory
D) ROM
Answer: C) Flash Memory
10. Which of the following is NOT a type of ROM?
A) PROM
B) EPROM
C) EEPROM
D) SRAM
Answer: D) SRAM
11. What does EEPROM stand for?
A) Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory
B) Erasable Efficient Programmable Read-Only Memory
C) Electrically Erased Permanent Read-Only Memory
D) External Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory
Answer: A) Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory
12. Which of the following is a characteristic of DRAM?
A) Faster than SRAM
B) Requires constant refreshing
C) More expensive than SRAM
D) Non-volatile
Answer: B) Requires constant refreshing
13. What type of memory is used in SSDs?
A) DRAM
B) SRAM
C) Flash Memory
D) Cache Memory
Answer: C) Flash Memory
14. Which type of memory is used to store the BIOS?
A) RAM
B) ROM
C) Cache
D) SSD
Answer: B) ROM
15. What is the main difference between SRAM and DRAM?
A) SRAM is faster but more expensive
B) DRAM is non-volatile
C) DRAM does not require refreshing
D) SRAM is used in HDDs
Answer: A) SRAM is faster but more expensive
16. Virtual memory is a part of:
A) RAM
B) ROM
C) Hard Disk
D) Cache
Answer: C) Hard Disk
17. What is the main purpose of virtual memory?
A) Increase the speed of the CPU
B) Allow the execution of large programs
C) Store BIOS settings
D) Replace RAM
Answer: B) Allow the execution of large programs
18. Which of the following memory types has the shortest access time?
A) Cache
B) RAM
C) SSD
D) Hard Disk
Answer: A) Cache
19. Which type of RAM is commonly used in modern computers?
A) DRAM
B) SRAM
C) ROM
D) Flash Memory
Answer: A) DRAM
20. Which type of memory is used in graphics cards?
A) DDR SDRAM
B) GDDR
C) Flash Memory
D) EEPROM
Answer: B) GDDR
21. The main purpose of ROM is to:
A) Store temporary data
B) Provide permanent storage for essential programs
C) Act as cache memory
D) Replace hard disks
Answer: B) Provide permanent storage for essential programs
22. The full form of SDRAM is:
A) Static Dynamic RAM
B) Synchronous Dynamic RAM
C) Serial Dynamic RAM
D) Storage Dynamic RAM
Answer: B) Synchronous Dynamic RAM
23. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of flash memory?
A) Non-volatile
B) Faster than RAM
C) Used in USB drives
D) Electrically erasable
Answer: B) Faster than RAM
24. The process of transferring data between CPU registers and memory is called:
A) Fetching
B) Storing
C) Buffering
D) Addressing
Answer: A) Fetching
25. The term "memory hierarchy" in computers refers to:
A) The organization of different types of memory based on speed and size
B) The ranking of storage devices based on cost
C) The classification of input devices
D) The arrangement of network memory
Answer: A) The organization of different types of memory based on speed and size