In which applications are serial access memories useful?
Correct answer C. Data naturally needs to flow in and out in serial form
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Which type of memory has to be refreshed many times every second?
Correct answer A. Dynamic RAM
Which of these is a secondary memory device?
Correct answer B. Disk
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Which of these is not a storage medium?
Correct answer D. Scanner
Which of these is the smallest unit of storage?
Correct answer A. Megabyte
Which of these loses its stored data rather than keeping it permanently?
Correct answer A. RAM
A DVD is an example of what?
Correct answer C. Optical disc
Which are the most common types of storage devices?
Correct answer D. Both A and B
Which acronym typically appears on reusable optical storage media?
Correct answer B. RW
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In a computer’s memory hierarchy, where does most data go first?
Correct answer A. RAM
All of the following are storage devices except which?
Correct answer B. Printers
A magnetic disk is an example of which type of memory?
Correct answer A. Secondary memory
RAM is an example of which kind of memory?
Correct answer B. Primary memory
What is the ability of a device to jump directly to the requested data called?
Correct answer A. Random access
What is another name for a programmed chip?
Correct answer A. ROM
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What is the amount of data a storage device can move from the storage medium to the computer each second called?
Correct answer B. Data transfer rate
Which type of memory is both static and non-volatile?
Correct answer B. ROM
Which comparison best describes the role of RAM for the computer’s processor?
Correct answer A. Waiting room
Which area of a computer temporarily holds data waiting to be processed?
Correct answer B. Memory
How many bits make up 1 byte?
Correct answer B. 8 bits