Which of the following is a type of memory that is non-volatile and used for firmware? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a type of memory that is non-volatile and used for firmware?
A. DRAM
B. Flash ROM
C. SRAM
D. RAM
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Flash ROM is non-volatile and often used for storing firmware (BIOS) because it can be updated electrically.

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Which of the following is a type of memory that has the fastest access time?
A. Cache memory
B. Hard disk
C. Registers
D. RAM

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Registers have the fastest access time because they are inside the CPU, typically accessed in a single clock cycle.

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Question #2
What is the purpose of memory interleaving?
A. To improve memory access speed by using multiple memory banks
B. To increase memory capacity
C. To reduce power consumption
D. To provide error correction

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Memory interleaving spreads memory addresses across multiple memory banks, allowing simultaneous access to different banks and improving overall throughput.

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Question #3
What is the rotational latency of a hard disk?
A. Time taken for the desired sector to rotate under the head
B. Time taken to write data to the disk
C. Time taken to read data from the disk
D. Time taken to move the head to the correct track

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Rotational latency is the delay caused by the time it takes for the desired sector of the disk to rotate under the read/write head. It depends on the disk's rotational speed (RPM).

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