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Storage Devices MCQs (101–110)

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101.
Past Paper MCQ
The circular device used for data storage is called a _?
Correct Answer: C. Disk
One-liner
The circular device used for data storage is called a Disk.
102.
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What does DVD stand for in computer terminology?
Correct Answer: C. Digital Versatile Disk
One-liner
DVD stands for Digital Versatile Disk in computer terminology.
103.
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RAM (Random Access Memory) is commonly known as what type of memory?
Correct Answer: C. Both A and B
One-liner
RAM is commonly known as both volatile memory and primary memory.
104.
Past Paper MCQ
What is the term used to describe data storage in circular tracks on a storage medium?
Correct Answer: D. Sector
One-liner
A sector is the smallest individually addressable unit of data storage on a disk, arranged along circular tracks on the storage medium.
105.
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One (1) KB (Kilobyte) is equal to how many bytes?
Correct Answer: C. 1024 bytes
One-liner
One Kilobyte (1 KB) is equal to 1024 bytes in computer memory measurement.
106.
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Which technology is considered the best for storing data on a disk?
Correct Answer: B. Laser
One-liner
Laser technology is considered the best for storing data on a disk because it enables optical storage with high precision, durability, and large capacity.
107.
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Tape speed is measured in _?
Correct Answer: A. Inch per second
One-liner
Tape speed is measured in inch per second (IPS).
108.
Past Paper MCQ
Terabyte is equal to how many bytes?
Correct Answer: B. 1 Trillion Bytes
One-liner
One terabyte (TB) is equal to 1 trillion bytes (10¹² bytes).
109.
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The most advanced form of ROM is ?
Correct Answer: C. EEPROM
One-liner
The most advanced form of ROM is EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory).
110.
Past Paper MCQ
Which of the following is a method to access secondary memory?
Correct Answer: C. Transfer method
One-liner
The Transfer method is a technique used to access secondary memory by moving data between secondary storage and main memory.

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Storage Devices MCQs (101–110)

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