Which of the following is an example of primary storage? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is an example of primary storage?
A. RAM
B. Hard disk
C. CD-ROM
D. Pen drive
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Primary storage (or main memory) includes RAM and cache, which are directly accessible by the CPU. Secondary storage includes hard disks, optical discs, and pen drives.

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Question #1
Which component is missing from a Solid State Drive (SSD) that is fundamentally present in a traditional mechanical Hard Disk Drive?
A. A connection interface data bus port
B. Internal firmware instructions
C. An integrated circuit controller
D. A physical read/write actuator arm and spinning platter

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
SSDs are purely electronic devices that use flash memory chips, meaning they lack the spinning platters, spindle motors, and moving read/write arms found in mechanical HDDs.

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Question #2
What does the acronym 'HDD' stand for?
A. Hard Disk Drive
B. Hybrid Digital Drive
C. High Density Drive
D. Heavy Duty Drive

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
HDD stands for Hard Disk Drive, a data storage device using magnetic storage on rotating platters.

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Question #3
Which of the following is a typical latency value for DDR4 RAM?
A. CL30-CL36
B. CL18-CL22
C. CL14-CL16
D. CL9-CL11

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
DDR4 common CAS latencies are around 14-16, though higher speeds may have CL18-22. DDR3 had CL9-11. DDR5 is higher (CL30+). So A is correct for typical DDR4.

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