Secondary Memory Devices Quiz
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Secondary Memory Devices Quiz

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What is the purpose of the memory unit?

  • To classify printers into impact and non-impact printers
  • To store programs and data (correct)
  • To give hard-copy output
  • To display outputs on the CRT screen

    • Which type of memory devices form a memory unit?

  • Printers and plotters
  • Secondary Storage Device only
  • Primary Storage Device only
  • Both Primary Storage Device and Secondary Storage Device (correct)

    • What is the main characteristic of the main memory?

  • Low cost
  • Sequential access
  • Fast access time (correct)
  • Large storage capacity

    • What is the access time for main memory typically of the order of?

    <p>10 to 100 nanoseconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of memories are typically used in main memory?

    <p>Randomly accessed only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of impact printers and non-impact printers?

    <p>To give hard-copy output</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are cells in main memory read or written by the CPU?

    <p>In groups of fixed size called word</p> Signup and view all the answers

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