What is the purpose of a hard disk's actuator arm? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the purpose of a hard disk's actuator arm?
A. To hold the platters
B. To control the spindle motor
C. To rotate the platter
D. To move the read/write head across the platter
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The actuator arm positions the read/write heads over the correct track on the platter. It moves the heads radially across the disk surface.

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What is the role of a memory management unit (MMU)?
A. To handle disk I/O
B. To translate virtual addresses to physical addresses
C. To manage cache memory
D. To increase the memory capacity

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The MMU is a hardware component that translates virtual memory addresses used by the CPU into physical addresses in RAM, enabling virtual memory and protection.

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Which of the following is a typical latency value for DDR4 RAM?
A. CL18-CL22
B. CL30-CL36
C. CL14-CL16
D. CL9-CL11

Correct Answer: Option C


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What is the purpose of a memory bank in DRAM?
A. To store multiple copies of data
B. To allow independent access to different sections of memory
C. To increase voltage
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Correct Answer: Option B


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