Backing Stores Multiple Choice Questions with Answers – PDF Download

MCQ 1: A piece of data that can be transferred between CPU and backup storage is called:

1. block
2. stream
3. cartridge
4. gap

MCQ 2: In fixed head discs, sum of rotational delay and transfer time is equals to:

1. access time
2. delay time
3. processing time
4. storage time

MCQ 3: Backing store that has short access time and consists of no moving parts is classified as:

1. timed disc
2. bubble memory
3. exchangeable disc
4. non exchangeable disc

MCQ 4: Unit used to store contents as backup of data for later disc failure is called as:

1. tape streamers
2. disc streamers
3. direct streamers
4. serial streamers

MCQ 5: In hard discs, collection of seek time, transfer time and rotational delay is equal to:

1. processing time
2. storage time
3. access time
4. delay time