How many bits constitute a single Nibble? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

How many bits constitute a single Nibble?
A. 4 bits
B. 8 bits
C. 2 bits
D. 16 bits
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
A nibble is exactly half of a byte, meaning it consists of 4 bits.

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Question #1
What is the role of the Northbridge in relation to memory?
A. It controls power management
B. It stores the BIOS
C. It handles I/O devices
D. It manages the communication between CPU, RAM, and graphics

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
In traditional chipset architecture, the Northbridge connects the CPU to high-speed components like RAM and PCIe graphics. Modern CPUs often integrate the memory controller, reducing the Northbridge's role.

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Question #2
Which of the following values is exactly equivalent to one single Megabyte (MB) when operating under standard decimal (SI) storage metrics?
A. $1,000,000$ Bytes
B. $1,024$ Kilobytes
C. $512,000$ Bytes
D. $1,048,576$ Bytes

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Under decimal SI metrics (often used by storage manufacturers), mega- means exactly one million ($10^6$), so 1 Megabyte equals exactly 1,000,000 Bytes.

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Question #3
Which component manages data transfers inside a computer system by implementing the 'Least Recently Used' (LRU) algorithm?
A. Hard drive file allocation table
B. Optical Drive Firmware
C. Cache Controller
D. BIOS Boot Loader

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The cache controller utilizes replacement policies like Least Recently Used (LRU) to determine which older data blocks to discard when space is needed for new cache lines.

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