Storage Devices MCQs with Answers

Past Paper MCQ

Which type of memory in a computer is known for being the fastest?

• A.RAM
• B.Hard Disk
• C.Cache Memory
• D.ROM

Past Paper MCQ

In computer disk storage, what is the name of the subdivision on a magnetic disk or optical disk?

• A.Track
• B.Sector
• C.Cluster
• D.Cylinder

Past Paper MCQ

What does latency time refer to in computing?

• A.Time to locate the correct track on a disk
• B.Time taken to transfer data from disk to memory
• C.Time to access data under the read/write head
• D.Time taken by the CPU to process a single instruction

Past Paper MCQ

What does ROM stand for in computer terminology?

• A.Read Once Memory
• B.Random Only Memory
• C.Read Only Memory
• D.Runtime Operating Memory

Past Paper MCQ

1024 kilobytes is equal to how many megabytes?

• A.1024 megabytes
• B.10 megabytes
• C.100 megabytes
• D.1 megabyte

Past Paper MCQ

Which of the following devices is capable of storing a large amount of data?

• A.RAM
• B.Hard Disk
• C.Cache Memory
• D.CPU Register

Past Paper MCQ

What is the typical storage capacity of a standard compact disk?

• A.700 MB
• B.4.7 GB
• C.1.44 MB
• D.650 KB

Past Paper MCQ

Which type of memory stores data permanently in a computer?

• A.RAM
• B.ROM
• C.Cache
• D.Register

Past Paper MCQ

What is the term used for the ability to read or write each piece of information in a storage device in approximately the same length of time regardless of its location?

• A.Sequential Access
• B.Random Access
• C.Direct Access
• D.Indexed Access

Past Paper MCQ

Which type of computer memory contains information that cannot be changed?

• A.RAM
• B.ROM
• C.Cache
• D.Virtual Memory