What is the purpose of a memory fence? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the purpose of a memory fence?
A. To enforce memory ordering in concurrent programming
B. To reduce memory usage
C. To separate memory regions for security
D. To increase memory speed
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
A memory fence is a barrier instruction that ensures all preceding memory operations are completed before subsequent ones, maintaining consistency in multi-threaded environments.

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Question #1
Which type of memory uses a constant electrical current loop through cross-coupled inverters to hold its data state without needing refresh cycles?
A. EPROM
B. DRAM
C. Flash Memory
D. SRAM

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
SRAM (Static RAM) uses a latching circuitry design (typically 6 transistors per cell forming cross-coupled inverters) to maintain its state as long as power is applied.

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Question #2
What metric represents the total data volume that can be written to a solid state drive before its flash cells degrade permanently?
A. CAS Latency
B. TBW (Terabytes Written)
C. Bus Width
D. RPM

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
TBW (Terabytes Written) is an endurance metric that specifies the total cumulative amount of data an SSD can safely write before flash memory cell degradation risk increases.

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Question #3
Which of the following is a type of memory that uses a laser to read data?
A. SSD
B. Pen drive
C. CD-ROM
D. Hard disk

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
CD-ROM and other optical discs use a laser to read data by detecting reflected light from pits and lands.

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