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Which of the following is the storage area within the computer itself which holds data only temporarily as the computer process instructions?

A) the hard disk B) main memory
C) the control unit D) read-only memory
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) main memory

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______ is the maximum amount of data that can be stored on a storage medium.

A) Magnetic storage B) Optical storage
C) Solid-state storage D) Storage capacity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Storage capacity

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________ is the process of dividing the disk into tracks and sectors

A) Tracking B) Formatting
C) Crashing D) Allotting
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Formatting

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The process of dividing the disk into tracks and sectors is called as formatting.

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A removable magnetic disc that holds information ______

A) Floppy disk B) Hard drive
C) Monitor D) Portable
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Floppy disk

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Which type of memory holds only the program and data that the CPU is presently processing?

A) CMOS B) ROM
C) RAM D) ASCII
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) RAM

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Secondary storage ________

A) does not require constant power B) does not use magnetic media
C) consists of four main types of devices D) does not store information for later retrieval
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) does not require constant power

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A CD-ROM disk  _______

A) cannot be erased and rewritten B) has more storage capacity than a CD-R
C) holds less data than a floppy disk D) Can be written only once
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) cannot be erased and rewritten

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RAM is ____ and ____

A) volatile, temporary B) nonvolatile, permanent
C) nonvolatile, temporary D) volatile, permanent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) volatile, temporary

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