Which type of memory is directly accessible by the CPU without going through the bus? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which type of memory is directly accessible by the CPU without going through the bus?
A. Registers
B. Hard disk
C. RAM
D. Cache
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Registers are internal to the CPU and are directly accessible by the CPU's arithmetic/logic unit, providing the fastest possible access.

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Question #1
Which unit of storage represents exactly $2^{40}$ bytes of data?
A. 1 Terabyte
B. 1 Gigabyte
C. 1 Megabyte
D. 1 Petabyte

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
$2^{10}$ is Kilobyte, $2^{20}$ is Megabyte, $2^{30}$ is Gigabyte, and $2^{40}$ is Terabyte. Thus, $2^{40}$ bytes equals 1 Terabyte (TB).

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Question #2
Which memory technology is typically used for cache memory?
A. SRAM
B. DRAM
C. SDRAM
D. Flash

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Cache memory is built using SRAM (Static RAM) because it is faster and does not need refreshing, though it is more expensive per bit than DRAM.

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Question #3
What is the purpose of a memory delay line?
A. To store data permanently
B. To introduce a known delay to synchronize signals
C. To increase memory speed
D. To reduce power consumption

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Memory delay lines are used to delay signals, often in older technologies, to synchronize data paths.

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