Have an account?
Skip to Content
Build your own quiz
50 questions
Show Answers
See Preview
- 1. Multiple Choice
Memory that uses secondary storage so that it seems like an entire program is running from RAM
Cache Memory
Virtual Memory
Flash Memory
Registers
- 2. Multiple ChoiceVirtual memory isa memory management techniquea virus checking utilitya piece of hardwarean series of pixels used to represent an image
- 3. Multiple ChoiceVirtual memory is usedwhen the RAM is not enough to contain all of the programs and data currently being usedevery other time a program is usedas a secondary storage medium for long term storage of documentswhen the CPU is getting overheated
- 4. Multiple ChoiceVirtual memory typically uses two storage devices, RAM and ______________.the hard driveROMa secondary piece of RAMa CD-ROM
- 5. Multiple ChoiceA program stored in virtual memory may run slower than a program stored on the RAMTRUEFALSE
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThe computer can take programs out of the RAM and store them in virtual memory, this frees up the RAM to be used to open more programs.TRUEFALSE
- 7. Multiple Choice
Hard drives have faster access times than RAM
TRUE
FALSE
- 8. Multiple Choice
The more programs you have open, the less RAM and virtual memory will be needed.
TRUE
FALSE
- 9. Multiple ChoiceVirtual memory makes use of secondary storage as if it were main memory.TRUEFALSE
- 10. Multiple Choice
Why is Virtual Memory needed or used by a computer?
When RAM becomes full because of too many programs running at once
When ROM is too small and struggles to store the Operating System
When users wish to store data on an external server such as 'the cloud'
When chosen by the user or computer administrator
- 11. Multiple Choice
What is the purpose of RAM?
To hold instructions that are currently in use.
To store the boot-up sequence.
- 12. Multiple Choice
What is the purpose of ROM?
To hold the instructions that are currently in use.
To store the boot-up sequence to start the computer.
- 13. Multiple Choice
A small piece of memory, located inside the CPU is called the...
virtual memory
ROM
cache
- 14. Multiple Choice
Using virtual memory is not as efficient as using RAM, why?
it slows down the processing of the computer system
it takes up storage space on your USB
it is expensive
- 15. Multiple Choice
What is a disadvantage of using cache memory?
its very expensive
it speeds up the processing
it is too big
- 16. Multiple Choice
If there was no RAM or ROM in a computer system, the computer would still turn on...
Yes
No
- 17. Multiple Choice
RAM & ROM are known as what kind of memory?Secondary storageMain memoryRegistersFlash memory - 18. Multiple ChoiceWhere is ROM usually found inside a computer?Inside the CPUAs part of the hard driveOn the motherboardWith the CD drive
- 19. Multiple ChoiceIn terms of computer memory, what is meant by the term 'volatile'?It retains its content when power is cutIt loses its contents when power is cutIt is not stable and should not be usedMemory chips can overheat
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement best describes ROM?A flash memory chip that contains a small amount of non-volatile memoryA memory store containing a large amount of volatile memoryA register within the CPU responsible for storing memory addressesA memory store containing a small amount of volatile memory
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhat is usually held in the contents of RAM?BIOS and Boot sequence needed to start the computerOperating System and currently running programsSoftware programs stored within the computerRecently executed instructions in case they are needed again
- 22. Multiple ChoiceFound in the computer's BIOS, what actually is the 'bootstrap'?The program which takes the computer through steps that lead up to the loading of the operating system (OS)The program responsible for loading the drives for peripheral devices like the keyboard and mouseThe computer's initial start-up processThe device used to attach the ROM to the computer's motherboard
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhy is Virtual Memory needed or used by a computer?When RAM becomes full because of too many programs running at onceWhen ROM is too small and struggles to store the Operating SystemWhen users wish to store data on an external server such as 'the cloud'When chosen by the user or computer administrator
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the term commonly used to describe the constant swapping in-and-out of programs between the RAM and Virtual Memory?SwappingPagingDisk thrashingOver-clocking
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the main purpose of ROM?To read informationTo store programs and data currently in useTo store programs and dataTo store the boot program
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the purpose of the boot program?To load Microsoft OfficeTo perform some basic checks and get the computer startedTo switch the computer offTo create install programs
- 27. Multiple ChoiceCan the contents in ROM be changed?Not normally but can be changed through a process called 'flashing'YesThe content are always changing as they are used by the CPU
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhat is thrashing?This is when the memory breaks downThis is when the operating system is loadedThis is when some basic checks are carried outThis is when the CPU is having to constantly swap data between the RAM and hard drive
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhat is cache memory?It is used to permanently store data and programsIt is used to store numbersIt is used between the RAM and CPU to improve performance by holding data that has just been or is about to be processed.It is used to store letters
- 30. Multiple ChoiceIn order of fastest to slowest with the fastest on the left and slowest on the right, name each type of memory in order.Cache > RAM > Hard DriveHard Drive > RAM > CacheRAM > Cache > Hard DriveRAM > Hard Drive > Cache
- 31. Multiple ChoiceWhat is flash memory?It is a type of ROM that can be re-writtenFlash memory is a type of RAMIt is part of the CPUFlash memory is a CPU register
- 32. Multiple ChoiceWhich one of the following is an example of flash memory?Hard Disk DriveDVD DiscUSB Pen DriveRAM
- 33. Multiple ChoiceWhat is virtual memory?This is when part of the hard drive is used as an extension to RAMThis is when the hard drive is used as an extension to ROM.This is responsible for starting up the computerThe virtual memory is one of the CPU's registers
- 34. Multiple ChoiceVirtual memory isa memory management techniquea virus checking utilitya piece of hardwarean series of pixels used to represent an image
- 35. Multiple Choice
The set of addresses (parts of process) which are inside the RAM is called __________.
Principle of Locality
Virtual Memory
Virtual Address Space
Translation Lookaside Buffer
- 36. Multiple Choice
It says that at anytime a process will require only few pages in the memory.
Principle of Locality
Virtual Memory
Virtual Address Space
Translation Lookaside Buffer
- 37. Multiple Choice
Which of the following are the advantages of virtual memory? (Select two.)
Degree of multiprogramming is higher.
Decrease the average memory access time.
Decrease the effective memory access time.
Execute even processes whose larger than the size of RAM.
- 38. Multiple Choice
If page containing the byte w/c the CPU wants to access is not present inside the RAM, it is ___
Page fault
Page hit
Page drop
page gain
- 39. Multiple Choice
It is the average time taken to access a byte or word from our computer.
Average Memory Access Time
RAM Access Time
Hard disk Access Time
Mode Memory Access Time
- 40. Multiple Choice
It is a type of cache where few pages of the pagetable are being maintain.
Translation Lookaside Buffer
Random Access Memory
Hard disk
Register
- 41. Multiple ChoiceROM Vs RAM: What is used to boot up the computer when it is switched on...RAMROM
- 42. Multiple ChoiceRAM temporarily stores data you are working on and applications you have openTrueFalse
- 43. Multiple ChoiceVery fast memory that is built into the CPU. Blocks of memory copied here from RAM.RAMFlash MemoryCache MemoryVirtual Memory3
- 44. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the acronym ROM stand for?Read Only MemoryRandom Option MemoryRead Once MemoryRandom Operating Memory
- 45. Multiple ChoiceRAM & ROM are known as what kind of memory?Secondary storageMain memoryRegistersFlash memory
- 46. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the most durable?Magnetic TapeSolid State DriveHard DriveCD
- 47. Multiple ChoiceWhy do computers use binary to read data from memory?It's all they understandIt's quickerComputers are made up of electronic switchesComputers only read 1's and 0's because it's all they can do
- 48. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of memory is accessed the quickest?Solid State MemoryMagnetic StorageBlu-RayCD/DVD
- 49. Multiple ChoiceOptical storage uses RAM to save it's dataTrueFalse
- 50. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of memory is inside an iPhone?Magnetic TapeSolid StateOptical
- Answer choicesTagsAnswer choicesTags