What is the role of the Northbridge in relation to memory? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the role of the Northbridge in relation to memory?
A. It stores the BIOS
B. It handles I/O devices
C. It manages the communication between CPU, RAM, and graphics
D. It controls power management
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
In traditional chipset architecture, the Northbridge connects the CPU to high-speed components like RAM and PCIe graphics. Modern CPUs often integrate the memory controller, reducing the Northbridge's role.

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Question #1
What is the purpose of a memory parity bit?
A. To increase memory capacity
B. To detect errors in data storage or transmission
C. To double the memory speed
D. To encrypt data

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
A parity bit is an extra bit added to data to detect errors (single-bit errors) in memory. It is used in some RAM modules for error detection.

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Question #2
What is the typical data rate of a Blu-ray drive (1x speed)?
A. 4.5 MB/s
B. 36 MB/s
C. 7.5 MB/s
D. 11 MB/s

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
1x speed for Blu-ray is defined as 36 MB/s (or 36 Mbps? Actually, it's 36 Mbit/s? Wait: 1x Blu-ray is 36 Mbps (4.5 MB/s). Let's check: 1x DVD is 11.08 Mbps (1.32 MB/s), 1x CD is 150 KB/s. Blu-ray 1x is 36 Mbps = 4.5 MB/s. But common speeds are faster. Let me verify: Actually, 1x Blu-ray = 36 Mbit/s (4.5 MB/s). Some sources say 36 Mbit/s = 4.5 MB/s. So option A (4.5 MB/s) is correct. However, I've also seen 1x Blu-ray = 36 MB/s? Let's recall: Blu-ray standard defines 1x at 36 Mbps (megabits per second). So 4.5 MB/s. So correct answer is A: 4.5 MB/s.

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Question #3
Which structural component of flash memory traps electrons to represent binary ones and zeros?
A. Magnetic core
B. Mechanical relay
C. Capacitor bank
D. Floating Gate Transistor

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Flash memory uses floating gate transistors to trap electrical charges (electrons). The presence or absence of charge alters voltage thresholds, representing 0 or 1.

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