Example of Volatile Memory Study Questions

1) a. b. c. d. e. Which of the following is an example of volatile memory? Random-access memory? Flash memory Optical disk drive Nanodrive Read-only memory 2) ______ the supertiny on-off switches in a chip that work collectively to calculate or store things in memory a. Transistors b. Multicore processors c. Single-Core processors d. Conductors e. Inductors 3) Moore's law is possible because the distance between the pathways inside silicon chips gets smaller with each successive generation True or False 4) China has banned the importation of e-waste within its borders since 2000 True or False 5) Multicore processors can run older software written for single-brain chips True or False 6) Moore's law has impacted the camera industry such that the firms that sell the most cameras aren't camera companies, but phone manufacturers True or False 7) The change in hard drive prices is directly part of Moore's law True or False 8) Which of the following statements is a valid reason for chip manufacturers to carry minimal inventory Answer: Products with a significant chip-based component rapidly fall in value, and can cause huge losses when overproduced. 9) Moore's law has been in effect since the ____ wave of computing a. Third b. First c. Fifth d. Fourth e. Second 10) _______ are substances that are capable of enabling as well as inhibiting the flow of electricity Answer: Semiconductors 11) Random access memory is an example of non volatile memory True or False 12) Big firms fail to see disruptive innovations as a threat because a. They primarily focus on the bottom line b. c. d. e. They fail to listen to customer needs They overestimate the impact of these innovations They don’t indulge in playing catch-up They concentrate only on future financial performance 13) Multicore processors are formed by a. Connecting identical processors in a parallel combination and drawing power from the same source b. Putting two or more lower power processor cores on a single chip c. Connecting a series of high powered processors through a single power source. d. Slicing a flat chip into pieces and reconnecting the pieces vertically e. Connecting a combination of parallel and series-connected processors to a single larger processors to supplement its functioning 14) Which of the following statements regarding the current electronic waste scenario is true? Answer: electronic waste increases with the rise of living standards worldwide 15) Moore's law has been in force over all the five waves of computing Answer: False 16) One of the implications of the price elasticity of technology products is that: a. The cost of a semiconductor chip fabrication plant doubles every four years b. The magnetic disk areal storage density double annually c. Customers buy more products as they become cheaper d. The value of chips in semiconductor-based devices appreciate every six months e. Forms stock up on tech products and sell them once their prices increase 17) ____ is a non volatile, chip-based storage, often used in mobile phones, cameras, and MP3 players Answer: Flash Memory 18) Which is the following factors is responsible for the possibility of Moore's Law Answer: the distance between pathways inside silicon chips gets smaller with each successive generation 19) e-waste is particularly difficult to address because of a. Multiple international agencies like the Fair factories clearinghouse b. Moral and ethics that dictate firms to put principles above profits c. Environmental advocates being appointed to influential positions on company board d. The Complexity of the modern value chain e. The increased longevity of electronic products 20) Which is the following is true of disruptive technologies a. The tech industry is the least fertile ground for disruptive technologies b. Over time their performance attributes improve to the point where they invade established markets. c. They come to market with a set of performance attributes that existing customers need d. Disruptive technologies and disruptive innovations are independent e. The term disruptive technologies is a simple one because few technologies are able to create market shocks and catalyze growth