Alwin Padappai
Data Storage and Memory
Computer Science | CLASS 4
Time - 3 Hour 30 Mins Max Marks - 106
Instructions:-
Write NEAT
1. What is the main function of computer memory? (1)
(a) To process information
(b) To store data and instructions
(c) To display information
(d) To print documents
Answer: To store data and instructions
2. What is the short form for Binary Digits? (1)
(a) byte
(b) Nibble
(c) Bit
(d) KB
Answer: Bit
3. Which memory type is volatile? (1)
(a) ROM
(b) PROM
(c) RAM
(d) EPROM
Answer: RAM
4. Which of the following is a type of primary memory? (1)
(a) Hard Disk
(b) Flash Drive
(c) RAM
(d) DVD
Answer: RAM
5. Which of these is a solid-state storage device? (1)
(a) Hard Disk
(b) Magnetic Tape
(c) Pen drive
(d) CD
Answer: Pen drive
6. Which type of memory retains data even when the computer is off? (1)
(a) RAM
(b) EPROM
(c) EEPROM
(d) ROM
Answer: ROM
7. Which memory is volatile and loses data when the power is turned off? (1)
(a) ROM
(b) RAM
(c) Hard Disk
(d) SSD
Answer: RAM
8. Which of the following is a type of Primary Memory? (1)
(a) CD
(b) RAM
(c) Flash Drive
(d) Hard Disk
Answer: RAM
9. Which of the following devices is known as a flash drive? (1)
(a) Pen Drive
(b) CD
(c) DVD
(d) Blu-ray disc
Answer: Pen Drive
10. What is the storage capacity of a Hard Disk? (1)
Up to 8 TB
(a)
Up to 32 GB
(b)
Up to 100 GB
(c)
None of these
(d)
Answer: 1
11. What is a Blu-ray disc used for? (1)
(a) Storing high-quality video and games
(b) Storing text files
(c) Writing software
(d) Storing pictures
Answer: Storing high-quality video and games
12. What is the capacity of a DVD? (1)
(a) 1 GB
(b) 7 GB to 17 GB
(c) 100 GB
(d) 500 GB
Answer: 7 GB to 17 GB
13. Which of these can store the most data? (1)
(a) CD
(b) DVD
(c) Blu-ray
(d) Memory Card
Answer: Blu-ray
14. Which of the following is a type of Secondary Memory? (1)
(a) RAM
(b) DVD
(c) ROM
(d) CPU
Answer: DVD
15. What is the unit of measuring computer memory? (1)
Kilobytes (K, Megabytes (M, Gigabytes (G
(a)
Kilograms
(b)
Meters
(c)
None of these
(d)
Answer: 1
16. Which storage type uses laser technology? (1)
(a) Magnetic
(b) Solid State
(c) Optical
(d) Flash Drive
Answer: Optical
17. How many bits are in a byte? (1)
(a) 2
(b) 4
(c) 8
(d) 16
Answer: 8
18. What is the full form of RAM? (1)
(a) Random Access Memory
(b) Readable and Modifiable Memory
(c) Random Access Machine
(d) Read-only Access Memory
Answer: Random Access Memory
19. What is the brain of a computer? (1)
(a) Memory
(b) CPU
(c) Hard Disk
(d) Monitor
Answer: CPU
20. What does CD-RW stand for? (1)
(a) Compact Disc-Recordable
(b) Compact Disc Read Only Memory
(c) Compact Disc-Rewritable
(d) Computer Disc-Rewritable
Answer: Compact Disc-Rewritable
21. A __________ can store and transfer large amounts of data from one computer to (1)
another.
Answer: Pen Drive
22. ______ is the main memory of a computer. (1)
Answer: Primary Memory
23. A Blu-ray disc can hold up to ______ of data. (1)
Answer: 128 GB
24. Secondary memory is ______ than primary memory. (1)
Answer: slower
25. __________ is used to store data in devices like digital cameras and mobile phones. (1)
Answer: Memory Card
26. A Hard Disk is a type of __________ memory. (1)
Answer: Secondary
27. A group of 4 bits is called a ______. (1)
Answer: nibble
28. A hard disk can store up to ______ of data. (1)
Answer: 8TB
29. 1 Kilobyte (KB) is equal to ______ bytes. (1)
Answer: 1024
30. RAM stands for ______ Access Memory. (1)
Answer: Random
31. The CPU cannot access __________ memory directly. (1)
Answer: Secondary
32. Computer memory is divided into two types: __________ and __________ (1)
memory.
Answer: Primary, Secondary
33. A ______ is a small, portable device that can store and transfer data. (1)
Answer: pen drive
34. The storage capacity of a Blu-ray disc can go up to __________ GB. (1)
Answer: 128
35. The storage capacity of a __________ disc ranges from 7 GB to 17 GB. (1)
Answer: DVD
36. RAM stands for __________ Access Memory. (1)
Answer: Random
37. ROM is a type of __________ memory. (1)
Answer: Primary
38. 1 Kilobyte (K equals __________ bytes. (1)
Answer: 1024
39. ROM is ______ in nature. (1)
Answer: non-volatile
40. The storage capacity of a computer is called its ______. (1)
Answer: memory
41. Describe the function of a CD-RW. (1)
Answer: A CD-RW is a type of optical disc that allows data to be erased and rewritten
multiple times.
42. What is the importance of Secondary Memory in a computer system? (1)
Answer: Secondary Memory is important because it stores large amounts of data
permanently and is more affordable than Primary Memory.
43. What are the three categories of secondary memory? (1)
Answer: Magnetic, Optical, and Solid-State Storage
44. What are the three types of ROM? (1)
Answer: PROM, EPROM, and EEPROM
45. What is the use of memory cards? (1)
Answer: Memory cards are used to store data in various portable devices
46. What is the use of ROM? (1)
Answer: ROM keeps data permanently, even when the computer is off
47. What is a byte? (1)
Answer: A byte is a group of 8 bits
48. What is the nature of RAM? (1)
Answer: RAM is volatile, meaning it loses data when power is off
49. Explain the difference between Primary Memory and Secondary Memory. (1)
Answer: Primary Memory stores data temporarily and is accessed directly by the CPU,
while Secondary Memory stores data permanently but cannot be accessed directly by
the CPU.
50. Name two types of optical storage. (1)
Answer: CD and DVD
51. How does ROM store data permanently even when the power is turned off? (1)
Answer: ROM stores data permanently by using non-volatile memory, which does not
lose data when the computer is turned off.
52. What is the difference between primary and secondary memory? (1)
Answer: Primary memory can be directly accessed by the CPU and is faster but more
expensive, while secondary memory cannot be directly accessed by the CPU and is
slower but cheaper
53. What are the advantages of solid-state storage? (1)
Answer: They require less power, generate less heat, and have no moving parts
54. What is a Pen Drive, and how is it used? (1)
Answer: A Pen Drive is a small, portable storage device used to transfer data from one
computer to another.
55. How is a CD-R different from a CD-RW? (1)
Answer: A CD-R can only be written once, while a CD-RW can be rewritten multiple
times
56. A hard disk is a type of primary memory. (1)
Answer: FALSE
57. A bit is a group of 8 bytes. (1)
Answer: FALSE
58. ROM is volatile memory. (1)
Answer: FALSE
59. The storage capacity of a DVD is greater than that of a CD. (1)
Answer: True
60. A CD-RW can be rewritten multiple times. (1)
Answer: True
61. The CPU directly accesses secondary memory. (1)
Answer: FALSE
62. SSDs are faster than Hard Disks. (1)
Answer: True
63. A Blu-ray disc has a storage capacity of up to 128 GB. (1)
Answer: True
64. RAM is a type of Secondary Memory. (1)
Answer: False
65. A DVD has less storage capacity than a CD. (1)
Answer: FALSE
66. Memory cards are used in portable devices. (1)
Answer: TRUE
67. A CD-R allows data to be rewritten multiple times. (1)
Answer: FALSE
68. A Memory Card can store up to 32 GB of data. (1)
Answer: True
69. ROM stands for Read Only Memory. (1)
Answer: True
70. The CPU directly accesses Secondary Memory. (1)
Answer: False
71. A Pen Drive is a type of Optical Storage. (1)
Answer: False
72. Secondary memory is faster than Primary memory. (1)
Answer: False
73. RAM stores information permanently. (1)
Answer: FALSE
74. Solid-state storage has moving parts. (1)
Answer: FALSE
75. Magnetic storage uses laser technology. (1)
Answer: FALSE
76. What is a pen drive also known as? (1)
Answer: Flash drive
77. What is the unit of memory after Terabyte? (1)
Answer: Petabyte
78. What is a CD-RW? (1)
Answer: Rewritable
79. What kind of disc uses violet lasers? (1)
Answer: Blu-ray
80. What is the smallest unit of computer memory? (1)
Answer: Bit
81. What type of memory is RAM? (1)
Answer: Primary
82. What reads and writes data on optical media? (1)
Answer: Laser
83. What is the main secondary storage device inside the CPU cabinet? (1)
Answer: Hard disk
84. What does ROM stand for? (1)
Answer: Read Only Memory
85. What type of storage is a hard disk? (1)
Answer: Magnetic
86. What is the function of Primary Memory? (2)
Answer: To store data temporarily
87. What does SSD stand for? (2)
Answer: Solid State Drive
88. Which memory is used to store data permanently? (2)
Answer: ROM
89. What is the full form of DVD? (2)
Answer: Digital Versatile Disc
90. What is the unit of computer memory? (2)
Answer: Byte
91. Which storage device is used for storing high-quality video? (2)
Answer: Blu-ray Disc
92. Name one type of Secondary Memory. (2)
Answer: Hard Disk
93. What is a Hard Disk used for? (2)
Answer: To store data permanently
94. What does CPU stand for? (2)
Answer: Central Processing Unit
95. What is the nature of ROM? (2)
Answer: Non-volatile
96. (1)
Column(A)
Column(B)
Unit of 8 bits Byte
Volatile
primary RAM
memory
Non-volatile
primary ROM
memory
Secondary
storage using Optical
lasers
Portable solid
state storage Pen
device
Not Applicable
Answer:
