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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat does ROM stand for?Random Only MemoryRandom Only MemoryRapid Only MachineRead Only Memory
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat does RAM stand for?Random Access MemoryRandom Area MachineReal Access MachineRapid Access Memory
- 3. Multiple Choice
ROM Vs RAM: What is used to boot up the computer when it is switched on...
RAM
ROM
- 4. Multiple Choice
What does volatile mean?
Data is lost when the power is turned off
Data is NOT lost when the power is turned off
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which component receives its instructions directly from the RAM?
Motherboard
BIOS
CPU
Hard Drive
- 6. Multiple Choice
Why will a system create virtual memory?
It is created when a computer is running many processes at once and RAM is running low.
It is created when a computer is running many processes at once and ROM is running low.
- 7. Multiple Choice
What does non-volatile mean?
Data isn't lost once power is switched off.
Once power is switched off, all data on it is lost.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceIt is better to have more ROM because the computer will boot up quicker.FALSETRUE
- 9. Multiple Choice
What is the name of the extremely fast memory that is built into the CPU. Used as temporary stores for data and instructions.
Flash Memory
Cache Memory
Registers
Virtual Memory
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a benefit of primary storage?
The information is accessed very quickly by the CPU and this allows the computer to work at fast speed.
It is volatile.
primary storage is cheap and has an unlimited storage capacity.
- 11. Multiple ChoiceA computer has 1024 megabytes of RAM. That is the same as ...1 Gb1000 Gb1 Kb1 Tb
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a disadvantage of Virtual Memory?Read/Write speed of a hard disk drive is slower than RAM. If the computer has to rely on this, the system is much slower.Read/Write speeds of a hard drive are faster than RAM, meaning the system is much faster.
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which are types of memory? Select ALL the correct answers.
RAM
ROM
BUS
REGISTERS
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which statements are about RAM?
Is High Speed, Volatile memory is used as the main memory in a computer. It can be read and written to.
Non-volatile memory.
Volatile = temp memory, requires power to retain it data.
it can ONLY BE READ, not written to.
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which statements are about ROM?
Is High Speed, Volatile memory is used as the main memory in a computer. It can be read and written to.
Non-volatile memory.
Volatile = temp memory, requires power to retain it data.
it can ONLY BE READ, not written to.
- 16. Multiple Choice
What are bits?
A nonvolatile form of memory
The smallest piece of information in the computer
A group of kilobytes
- 17. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a disadvantage of primary storage?
it has limited storage capacity and the information will be lost when the computer is switched off
it is very expensive
Not all computers can function using primary storage because there is no space to save it
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is volatile?
ROM
RAM
- 19. Fill in the Blank
____ holds instructions that have been put in place by the factory that made the computer.
- 20. Multiple Choice
What is the function of BUSES?
a form of memory within the CPU
a connection used to transfer information to the various hardware components attached to the computer.
a connection used to transfer information from main memory to the CPU
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