Quick Revision

Types Examples
Semiconductor Memory RAM, ROM
Optical Memory CD-ROM, CD-R, DVD, HVD, Blu-ray Disc
Magnetic Memory Hard Disk Drive (HDD), Floppy Disk Drive (FDD)
Flash Memory Pen drive, Memory card etc (EEPROM Technology devices)
Output Unit
The output unit provides the information from the computer to an external device. It presents a soft/
hard copy of the information which can be readable by the users.
1. Which of the following is the responsibility of a logical unit in CPU?(NABARD)
(1) To perform complex Mathematical Problems. (2) To provide output in the monitor.
(3) To Compare numbers. (4) To process the input information.
(5) To channelize the flow of information.
2. Which of the following refers to a standard interface for connecting a motherboard to storage
devices
such as hard drives and CD ROM/DVD drives? (NABARD)
(1) USB (2) IDE (3) HWA (4) PCS (5) DTR
3. Which of the following is NOT true about RAM? (UIICL Assistant)
(1) RAM scores certain fixed routines such as the boot – up routines.
(2) RAM is volatile which means when the computer is switched off, the contents are lost.
(3) The contents cannot be changed or deleted.
(4) Both (1) and (3)
(5) All the above statements are wrong.
4. Which of the following is a part of primary storage that holds a software programme and small
amounts of data when they are brought from secondary storage? ( RRB PO)
(1) ROM (2) Register (3) Cache (4) RAM (5) CPU
5. The storage area for the next likely data or instruction to be processed preventing bottleneck and
slowing of the system is known as _________.(RRB PO)
(1) Cache (2) Cookies (3) Register (4) CPU (5) RAM
Answer keys
1. (3) 2. (2) 3. (4) 4. (4) 5. (1)
Solutions
1. To compare numbers is the responsibility of the logical unit in the CPU of a computer.
2. Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE) is a standard interface for connecting a motherboard to storage
devices such as hard drives and CD-ROM/DVD drives. IDE is also known as Advanced Technology
Attachment (ATA) or intelligent drive electronics (IDE).
3. RAM – Random Access Memory
The main function of RAM is to store the currently active programs and their data.
RAM is volatile which means when the computer is switched off, the contents are lost