2.3 Computer Memory

2.3 Computer Memory

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of memory?

• Electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed by the central process unit

• Electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed by the processor

• Electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed by the motherboard

Open Ended

Name two (2) types of memory?

Multiple Choice

Volatile memory loses its contents when the power is turned off.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Volatile memory is permanent

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Example of volatile memory is......

• Read Only Memory

• Random Access Memory

• Random Only Memory

• Read Access Memory

Multiple Choice

Identify a type of RAM that has chips that must be re-energized constantly.

• SRAM

• DRAM

• MRAM

Multiple Choice

Identify a RAM that stores data using magnetic charges instead of electrical charges.

• SRAM

• DRAM

• MRAM

Multiple Choice

Identify a RAM contains chips do not have to be reenergized

• SRAM

• DRAM

• MRAM

Multiple Choice

Non-volatile memory does not lose its contents when the power is turned off

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Non-volatile memory is permanent

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT example of non-volatile memory ?

• CMOS

• Flash Memory

• RAM

• ROM

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT TRUE about non-volatile memory?

• Data on most ROM chips cannot be modified

• ROM is a memory chip that stores temporary data

• Exists as a chip on the motherboard

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE about non-volatile memory?

• Contents are not lost when the power is turn off

• Data on most ROM chips can be modified

• ROM is a memory chip that stores temporary data

Multiple Choice

A/ An _______allows programmer to erase the contents with an electrical signal.

• PROM

• EPROM

• EEPROM

Multiple Choice

A / An_______is a blank ROM chip which allows programmer to write permanently

• PROM

• EPROM

• EEPROM

Multiple Choice

A/ An _______allows programmer to erase the contents by exposing to ultraviolet light

• PROM

• EPROM

• EEPROM