Which of the following describes an optical storage medium that features pre-recorded data that can never be modified or erased by the user? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following describes an optical storage medium that features pre-recorded data that can never be modified or erased by the user?
A. CD-R
B. CD-ROM
C. CD-RW
D. DVD+RW
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
A CD-ROM (Read-Only Memory) is manufactured with pre-stamped physical pits, meaning the stored information is immutable and cannot be rewritten.

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Which of the following is a non-volatile semiconductor memory that can be erased and reprogrammed in large blocks rather than byte-by-byte?
A. DRAM
B. Flash Memory
C. SRAM
D. Mask ROM

Correct Answer: Option B


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Flash memory is a variation of EEPROM that is erased and programmed in large blocks or sectors, making it ideal for SSDs, pen drives, and SD cards.

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What type of computer memory is specifically designed to detect and correct single-bit data corruption errors in critical enterprise server environments?
A. Non-Volatile RAM
B. Dual-Channel RAM
C. Static SRAM
D. ECC RAM

Correct Answer: Option D


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ECC (Error-Correcting Code) memory contains extra data bits that allow the memory subsystem to identify and fix single-bit memory errors on the fly, preventing system crashes.

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What is the typical capacity of a DVD-RW disc?
A. 25 GB
B. 700 MB
C. 4.7 GB
D. 8.5 GB

Correct Answer: Option C


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