Advanced Computer Architecture MCQs with Answers
Practice important Advanced Computer Architecture MCQs with answers and explanations.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q841: Which memory retains information even when power is removed?
- A: Dynamic RAM
- B: Cache
- C: Read Only Memory (ROM)
- D: Static RAM
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C
Q842: The signal used to differentiate between row and column addresses in dynamic RAM is called _______.
- A: R/W signal
- B: Data signal
- C: Address signal
- D: Strobe signal
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D
Q843: Static RAM chips can be assembled into systems without changing the _______ of a memory access.
- A: Data width
- B: Timing characteristics
- C: Address lines
- D: Control signals
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B
Q844: The type of memory that can be erased by applying ultraviolet light is called _______.
- A: PROM
- B: EPROM
- C: Flash Memory
- D: EEPROM
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B
Q845: Cache memory provides the _______ possible storage after the registers.
- A: Fastest
- B: Slowest
- C: Cheapest
- D: Most flexible
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A
Q846: Temporal correlation implies that if a part of the memory is utilized, adjacent parts are _______ accessed soon.
- A: Rarely
- B: Potentially
- C: Always
- D: Never
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B
Q847: In a memory module built from dynamic RAM chips, the timing complexity is caused by _______.
- A: Address lines
- B: Timing characteristics
- C: Refresh operation
- D: Both B and C
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D
Q848: The function of cache is to provide _______ storage for the CPU.
- A: Slow
- B: Fast
- C: Cheap
- D: Temporary
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B
Q849: Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding flash memory?
- A: It can only be erased once.
- B: It allows erasing of an entire chip only.
- C: It can be erased faster than EPROM.
- D: It cannot be updated.
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C
Q850: A cache hit occurs when the CPU retrieves data from _______.
- A: Main memory
- B: Secondary storage
- C: Cache
- D: Hard drive
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C