What is the purpose of a memory module's heatsink? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the purpose of a memory module's heatsink?
A. To increase memory capacity
B. To protect against physical damage
C. To dissipate heat generated by the memory chips
D. To improve memory speed
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Heatsinks on RAM modules help dissipate heat, especially on high-performance memory running at higher speeds, to maintain stability.

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Which memory technology is typically used for cache memory?
A. SRAM
B. Flash
C. DRAM
D. SDRAM

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Cache memory is built using SRAM (Static RAM) because it is faster and does not need refreshing, though it is more expensive per bit than DRAM.

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What is the term used to describe the organization of matching tracks across all physical platter surfaces in a multi-platter hard disk drive?
A. Cylinder
B. Sector Array
C. Cluster
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Correct Answer: Option A


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A. About 50 watts
B. Less than 1 watt
C. About 20 watts
D. About 5-10 watts

Correct Answer: Option B


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M.2 NVMe SSDs typically consume between 2-5 watts during active use, with idle power around 0.1-0.5 watts. Under heavy load, they may use up to 6-8 watts, but less than 1 watt is for low-power states. For general exam, they are known for low power.

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