What is the function of the spindle motor in a hard disk? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the function of the spindle motor in a hard disk?
A. To control the read/write head
B. To rotate the platters
C. To hold the disk in place
D. To move the actuator arm
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The spindle motor rotates the platters at a constant speed (e.g., 5400 or 7200 RPM), allowing the read/write heads to access data on the rotating surface.

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Question #1
Which of the following is a type of memory that uses a rotating disk?
A. Flash memory
B. Hard disk
C. RAM
D. SSD

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Hard disk drives use rotating platters to store data magnetically. SSDs and flash memory have no moving parts.

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What is the purpose of a memory bank?
A. To manage cache hits
B. To organize memory into separate groups for parallel access
C. To provide memory protection
D. To store the operating system

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Memory banks allow multiple memory accesses to occur simultaneously, increasing bandwidth and performance by interleaving.

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What is the capacity of a standard CD-ROM?
A. 25 GB
B. 120 MB
C. 4.7 GB
D. 650-700 MB

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
A standard CD-ROM holds about 650 to 700 MB of data (or 74-80 minutes of audio). DVD holds 4.7 GB, and Blu-ray 25 GB.

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