How are PROM chips programmed?

B. By exposing to ultraviolet light

C. By applying high voltage to the chip

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111.
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Hard disk invented first by?
Correct Answer: B. IBM
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The hard disk drive was first invented by IBM in 1956.
112.
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One (1) KB (Kilobytes) = ?
Correct Answer: B. 1024 bytes
One-liner
One Kilobyte (1 KB) is equal to 1024 bytes in computer memory measurement.
113.
How are PROM chips programmed?
Correct Answer: A. By using a PROM Programmer
One-liner
PROM chips are programmed by using a PROM Programmer, which blows internal fuses to permanently write data.
114.
Which type of memory retains its contents even after the computer is turned off?
Correct Answer: B. ROM
One-liner
ROM (Read-Only Memory) is non-volatile memory that retains its contents even after the computer is turned off.
115.
How much data can a standard CD-ROM typically hold?
Correct Answer: C. 680 MB
One-liner
A standard CD-ROM typically holds 680 MB of data.
116.
Which of the following storage types is fundamentally different from the others?
Correct Answer: C. RAM
One-liner
RAM is fundamentally different because it is volatile primary memory, while the others are non-volatile secondary storage devices.
117.
What is the typical maximum data storage capacity of a normal CD-ROM?
Correct Answer: A. 680 MB
One-liner
The typical maximum data storage capacity of a normal CD-ROM is 680 MB.
118.
Which of the following is an example of magnetic storage in computers?
Correct Answer: B. Hard Disk
One-liner
Hard Disk is an example of magnetic storage in computers, as it uses magnetic platters to read and write data.
119.
What is the unit of memory typically used to store a single alphanumeric character?
Correct Answer: C. Byte
One-liner
A single alphanumeric character is typically stored in a byte, which consists of 8 bits.
120.
Which of the following is considered a primary storage device in a personal computer?
Correct Answer: B. RAM
One-liner
RAM is considered a primary storage device because it provides the CPU with fast, direct access to data and instructions currently in use.

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