Which of the following storage devices has the absolute slowest random data access speed? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following storage devices has the absolute slowest random data access speed?
A. Solid State Drive
B. Magnetic Tape Drive
C. Internal RAM
D. Hard Disk Drive
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Magnetic tape drives use sequential access mechanics, meaning they must physically wind through a tape spool to reach specific data, making random access extremely slow.

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Which memory technology is non-volatile and can be electrically erased and reprogrammed?
A. PROM
B. EEPROM
C. EPROM
D. Mask ROM

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
EEPROM (Electrically Erasable PROM) can be erased and reprogrammed using electrical signals, without the need for UV light, unlike EPROM.

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Question #2
How many bytes are there in one Megabyte (MB) when calculated using binary measurement standard?
A. 1,048,576 Bytes
B. 1024 Bytes
C. 1000 Bytes
D. 1,000,000 Bytes

Correct Answer: Option A


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In binary notation, 1 KB = 1024 Bytes, and 1 MB = 1024 KB. Therefore, 1024 * 1024 = 1,048,576 Bytes.

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Which of the following is a type of optical disc that can store up to 25 GB on a single layer?
A. CD
B. DVD
C. Blu-ray
D. HD DVD

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
A single-layer Blu-ray disc can store approximately 25 GB of data. DVD holds 4.7 GB, and CD holds about 700 MB.

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