Which of the following is a type of memory that is used for storing data in a digital audio player? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a type of memory that is used for storing data in a digital audio player?
A. Flash memory
B. Magnetic tape
C. Hard disk
D. CD-ROM
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Digital audio players (MP3 players) typically use flash memory for storage, though some older ones used hard disks.

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What is the function of a buffer in a hard disk?
A. To store frequently used data for faster access
B. To protect against data loss
C. To increase the disk's capacity
D. To temporarily hold data during read/write operations to smooth data flow

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
A buffer (or disk cache) in a hard disk is a small amount of RAM used to temporarily hold data being read from or written to the disk, improving performance by reducing access time.

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Which of the following optical formats can be written to only once but read many times?
A. DVD-R
B. DVD-RAM
C. BD-RE
D. CD-RW

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The '-R' designation in optical formats stands for 'Recordable'. These discs use organic dye that can be altered by a laser only once, preventing rewriting (WORM - Write Once, Read Many).

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What is the typical access time of a hard disk drive compared to RAM?
A. RAM is slower
B. HDD access time is faster
C. HDD access time is much slower (milliseconds vs nanoseconds)
D. They are similar

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
HDD access times are around 5-10 ms (milliseconds), while RAM access times are around 50-100 ns (nanoseconds), making RAM thousands of times faster.

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