Computer Organization Questions and Answers – Read-Only Memory

This set of Computer Organization and Architecture Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Read-Only Memory”.

1. If the transistor gate is closed, then the ROM stores a value of 1.
a) True
b) False
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2. PROM stands for __________
a) Programmable Read Only Memory
b) Pre-fed Read Only Memory
c) Pre-required Read Only Memory
d) Programmed Read Only Memory
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3. The PROM is more effective than ROM chips in regard to _______
a) Cost
b) Memory management
c) Speed of operation
d) Both Cost and Speed of operation
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4. The difference between the EPROM and ROM circuitry is _____
a) The usage of MOSFET’s over transistors
b) The usage of JFET’s over transistors
c) The usage of an extra transistor
d) None of the mentioned
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5. The ROM chips are mainly used to store _______
a) System files
b) Root directories
c) Boot files
d) Driver files
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6. The contents of the EPROM are erased by ________
a) Overcharging the chip
b) Exposing the chip to UV rays
c) Exposing the chip to IR rays
d) Discharging the Chip
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7. The disadvantage of the EPROM chip is _______
a) The high cost factor
b) The low efficiency
c) The low speed of operation
d) The need to remove the chip physically to reprogram it
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8. EEPROM stands for Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory.
a) True
b) False
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9. The disadvantage of the EEPROM is/are ________
a) The requirement of different voltages to read, write and store information
b) The Latency read operation
c) The inefficient memory mapping schemes used
d) All of the mentioned
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10. The memory devices which are similar to EEPROM but differ in the cost effectiveness is ______
a) Memory sticks
b) Blue-ray devices
c) Flash memory
d) CMOS
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11. The only difference between the EEPROM and flash memory is that the latter doesn’t allow bulk data to be written.
a) True
b) False
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12. The flash memories find application in ______
a) Super computers
b) Mainframe systems
c) Distributed systems
d) Portable devices
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13. The memory module obtained by placing a number of flash chips for higher memory storage called as _______
a) FIMM
b) SIMM
c) Flash card
d) RIMM
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14. The flash memory modules designed to replace the functioning of a hard disk is ______
a) RIMM
b) Flash drives
c) FIMM
d) DIMM
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15. The reason for the fast operating speeds of the flash drives is ____________
a) The absence of any movable parts
b) The integrated electronic hardware
c) The improved bandwidth connection
d) All of the mentioned
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