CSS 9 - RAM 9

CSS 9 - RAM

Multiple Choice

What was the storage capacity of the disk drive that was release way 1980?

• 1KB

• 1MB

• 1GB

• 1024 B

Multiple Choice

What is the average size of RAM in a PC or laptop computer?

• 512 MB
• 1 - 2 GB
• 8 - 16 GB
• 32 - 64 GB

Multiple Choice

What is usually held in the contents of RAM?

• BIOS and Boot sequence needed to start the computer
• Operating System and currently running programs
• Software programs stored within the computer
• Recently executed instructions in case they are needed again

Multiple Choice

In terms of computer memory, what is meant by the term 'volatile'?

• It retains its content when power is cut
• It loses its contents when power is cut
• It is not stable and should not be used
• Memory chips can overheat

Multiple Choice

RAM cannot be removed from the PC

• True
• False

Multiple Choice

Which of these is physically closer to the CPU?

• Hard Drive
• RAM

Multiple Choice

Which of these are in the correct order? (smallest to largest)

• B, KB, MB, TB, GB
• GB, KB, MB, TB, B
• B, KB, MB, GB, TB
• KB, MB, TB, GB, B

Multiple Choice

 Random Access Memory (RAM) falls into the category of the so-called volatile storage media. It requires a continuous flow of electricity to preserve its contents thus all the data stored in RAM lasts only while the power is on.

• True 
• False

Multiple Choice

If the RAM is upgraded from 512MB to 4GB, what will be the biggest benefit?

• More programs and data can be opened at the same time
• The operating system will be faster
• There will be more hard drive space
• The computer will be quicker if you open a document

Multiple Choice

More memory usually means that the computer is faster

• TRUE
• FALSE

Multiple Choice

True or False:
RAM is Fast temporary memory

• TRUE
• FALSE