What is the function of a memory address? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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What is the function of a memory address?

A. To store data

B. To uniquely identify a memory location

C. To manage memory partitions

D. To control memory speed

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

A memory address is a unique identifier for a specific location in memory, allowing the CPU to read or write data at that location.

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What is the typical speed of a Blu-ray drive at 6x?

A. 27 MB/s

B. 72 MB/s

C. 216 MB/s

D. 33 MB/s

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
1x Blu-ray = 4.5 MB/s (36 Mbps). 6x = 6 * 4.5 = 27 MB/s.

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Question #2

What is the primary storage technology used in SSDs?

A. Optical disks

B. Magnetic disks

C. NAND flash memory

D. DRAM cells

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
SSDs use NAND flash memory, which is non-volatile and based on floating-gate transistors. HDDs use magnetic disks, and optical discs use lasers.

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What does the acronym 'HDD' stand for?

A. Heavy Duty Drive

B. Hybrid Digital Drive

C. Hard Disk Drive

D. High Density Drive

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
HDD stands for Hard Disk Drive, a data storage device using magnetic storage on rotating platters.

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