Select the correct name for: a storage tier used for data that is rarely accessed, prioritizing low cost over fast retrieval speed.
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Memory & Storage MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Select the correct name for: a storage tier used for data that is rarely accessed, prioritizing low cost over fast retrieval speed.”
The accepted answer is C. Cold storage. “Select the correct name for: a storage tier used for data that is rarely accessed, prioritizing low cost over fast retrieval speed.” is answered by Cold storage (option C). Option A (“Data backup”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Cold storage. Option B (“Tertiary storage”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Cold storage. Remaining alternatives (Memory bandwidth) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Cold storage 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. Data backup
Why not A: “Data backup” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Cold storage. “Select the correct name for: a storage tier used for data that is rarely accessed, prioritizing low cost over fast retrieval speed.” is answered by Cold storage (option C). Option
- B. Tertiary storage
Why not B: “Tertiary storage” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Cold storage. “Select the correct name for: a storage tier used for data that is rarely accessed, prioritizing low cost over fast retrieval speed.” is answered by Cold storage (option C). Option
- C. Cold storage ✓
- D. Memory bandwidth
Why not D: “Memory bandwidth” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Cold storage. “Select the correct name for: a storage tier used for data that is rarely accessed, prioritizing low cost over fast retrieval speed.” is answered by Cold storage (option C). Option
Correct answer
C. Cold storage
Explanation
“Select the correct name for: a storage tier used for data that is rarely accessed, prioritizing low cost over fast retrieval speed.” is answered by Cold storage (option C). Option A (“Data backup”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Cold storage. Option B (“Tertiary storage”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Cold storage. Remaining alternatives (Memory bandwidth) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Cold storage 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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