Which of the following is a type of flash memory that can be erased in blocks rather than one byte at a time? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a type of flash memory that can be erased in blocks rather than one byte at a time?
A. NOR flash
B. EEPROM
C. EPROM
D. NAND flash
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
NAND flash memory is erased in blocks, making it suitable for high-density storage like SSDs and USB drives. NOR flash allows byte-level access but is slower for writing.

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Which of the following is a characteristic of dynamic RAM (DRAM)?
A. It is faster than SRAM
B. It requires periodic refreshing
C. It uses flip-flops
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Correct Answer: Option B


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A. 16 bits
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Correct Answer: Option C


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