Computer Fundamental Miscellaneous - Study Mode

[#426] Computer memory consists of
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

Explanation

Solution: RAM : Random-access memory is a form of computer data storage that stores data and machine code currently being used. A random-access memory device allows data items to be read or written in almost the same amount of time irrespective of the physical location of data inside the memory. ROM : ROM stands for Read Only Memory. The memory from which we can only read but cannot write on it. This type of memory is non-volatile. The information is stored permanently in such memories during manufacture. A ROM stores such instructions that are required to start a computer. PROM : A programmable read-only memory (PROM) or field programmable read-only memory (FPROM) or one-time programmable non-volatile memory (OTP NVM) is a form of digital memory where the setting of each bit is locked by a fuse or antifuse.

[#427] A path by which communication is achieved between a central processor and other devices is called
Correct Answer

(C) Bus

Explanation

Solution: In computer architecture, a bus (a contraction of the Latin omnibus) is a communication system that transfers data between components inside a computer, or between computers. This expression covers all related hardware components (wire, optical fiber, etc.) and software, including communication protocols.

[#428] A stand-alone system which produces one page of printed output at a time is
Correct Answer

(A) Page printer

Explanation

Solution: A page printer is a computer printer which processes and prints a whole page at a time, as opposed to printers which print one line or character at a time such as line printers and dot-matrix printers.

[#429] A memory that does not change its contents without external causes is known as
Correct Answer

(B) Static memory

Explanation

Solution: A memory that does not change its contents without external causes is known as Static memory.

[#430] The report card and merit list forms the
Correct Answer

(A) Output data

Explanation

Solution: Output data : Data output is the process and method by which data can be studied under different circumstances and manipulated as required by the researcher. Any statistical analysis produces an output data that needs to be studied.