Identify the correct concept described as: a unique identifier used to specify a particular location within a computer's memory.
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Memory & Storage MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Identify the correct concept described as: a unique identifier used to specify a particular location within a computer's memory.”
The accepted answer is B. Memory address. “Identify the correct concept described as: a unique identifier used to specify a particular location within a computer's memory.” is answered by Memory address (option B). Option A (“Storage capacity hierarchy”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Memory address. Option C (“Magnetic storage”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Memory address. Remaining alternatives (RAID) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Memory address is identified. Memory & Storage questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Memory & Storage recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
- A. Storage capacity hierarchy
Why not A: “Storage capacity hierarchy” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Memory address. “Identify the correct concept described as: a unique identifier used to specify a particular location within a computer's memory.” is answered by Memory address (option B). Option
- B. Memory address ✓
- C. Magnetic storage
Why not C: “Magnetic storage” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Memory address. “Identify the correct concept described as: a unique identifier used to specify a particular location within a computer's memory.” is answered by Memory address (option B). Option
- D. RAID
Why not D: “RAID” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Memory address. “Identify the correct concept described as: a unique identifier used to specify a particular location within a computer's memory.” is answered by Memory address (option B). Option
Correct answer
B. Memory address
Explanation
“Identify the correct concept described as: a unique identifier used to specify a particular location within a computer's memory.” is answered by Memory address (option B). Option A (“Storage capacity hierarchy”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Memory address. Option C (“Magnetic storage”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Memory address. Remaining alternatives (RAID) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Memory address is identified. Memory & Storage questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Memory & Storage recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
Source: Memory & Storage Official Reference Guide
Tags: computer science, memory, storage, computer hardware
Submitted by: MCQsHub Editorial
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