Which of the following is a characteristic of flash memory used in SSDs? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a characteristic of flash memory used in SSDs?
A. It has a limited number of write cycles
B. It is volatile
C. It is more expensive per GB than HDDs but faster
D. It is slower than HDDs
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Flash memory has a finite number of program/erase cycles, affecting SSD lifespan. It is non-volatile, faster than HDDs, and typically more expensive per GB.

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Question #1
Which of the following is a type of memory that is used for caching web pages?
A. Memory cache
B. Browser cache
C. Disk cache
D. All of the above

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Web pages can be cached in browser cache (on disk), memory, and also in disk cache. The question is ambiguous, but typically browser cache is on disk. However, all are forms of caching.

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Question #2
Which of the following is not a characteristic of cache memory?
A. High speed
B. Non-volatile
C. Placed between CPU and main memory
D. Small capacity

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Cache memory is volatile; it loses data when power is off. It is small, fast, and located close to the CPU to bridge the speed gap between CPU and RAM.

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Question #3
What is the function of the 'system clock' in relation to memory?
A. It determines the memory capacity
B. It allocates memory to processes
C. It controls the timing of data transfer between CPU and memory
D. It measures the amount of memory used

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The system clock provides a timing signal that synchronizes the operations of the CPU, memory, and other components, coordinating data transfers.

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