Memory Technology and Hierarchy MCQs

Front

What is the main advantage of hierarchical memory organization?

Back

Balances cost, speed, and capacity

Front

Which type of memory is the fastest? Options: Cache memory, RAM, Hard disk, Optical disk

Back

Cache memory

Front

Which memory technology is non-volatile? Options: SRAM, DRAM, ROM, Cache memory

Back

ROM

Front

What type of memory is used to store the BIOS in a modern computer? Options: SRAM, DRAM, ROM, Cache

Back

ROM

Front

Which of the following is a characteristic of DRAM?
Options: Faster than SRAM, Requires periodic refreshing, Uses flip-flops for storage, Non-volatile

Back

Requires periodic refreshing

Front

What type of RAM is used in cache memory?

Back

SRAM

Front

Which type of ROM can be erased and reprogrammed using ultraviolet light?

Back

EPROM

Front

Which type of memory is volatile?

Back

DRAM

Front

What does 'random access' in RAM stand for?

Back

Any memory location can be accessed directly

Front

What is the main disadvantage of SRAM compared to DRAM?

Back

Higher cost