Memory and Storage Questions and Answers

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Q121
Information stored in an EPROM can be erased by prolonged exposure to ultraviolet light.
  • A TRUE
  • B FALSE
Answer: Option A
Q122
A CD player is an example of a device that has random access capability.
  • A TRUE
  • B FALSE
Answer: Option A
Q123
The most widespread application of ROMs is in the storage of data and program codes that must be available on power-down in the microprocessor-based systems. These data and program codes are called firmware because they are firmly stored in hardware.
  • A TRUE
  • B FALSE
Answer: Option B
Q124
One of the advantages of DRAMs is their ability to store data without needing periodic refreshment of the memory contents.
  • A TRUE
  • B FALSE
Answer: Option B
Q125
A typical RAM will write (store data internally) whenever the Chip Select line is active and the Write Enable line is inactive.
  • A TRUE
  • B FALSE
Answer: Option B
Q126
When two or more devices try to send their own digital levels to a shared data bus at the same time, bus contention will take place.
  • A TRUE
  • B FALSE
Answer: Option A
Q127
The main advantage of bipolar (TTL) memories over MOS memories is speed.
  • A TRUE
  • B FALSE
Answer: Option B
Q128
Testing and troubleshooting the decoding logic will not reveal problems with the memory chips and their connections to the CPU busses.
  • A TRUE
  • B FALSE
Answer: Option A
Q129
Once a PROM is programmed it can be changed by applying a small electrical charge.
  • A TRUE
  • B FALSE
Answer: Option B
Q130
In a register stack, data moves up but not down.
  • A TRUE
  • B FALSE
Answer: Option B
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