Virtual Memory

Recap

Data Storage

Multiple Choice

Volatile storage

• RAM

• ROM

Multiple Choice

Non-volatile storage

• RAM

• ROM

Multiple Choice

Stores bootstrap and BIOS.

• RAM

• ROM

Multiple Choice

Stores data and programs that are currently in use by the computer.

• RAM

• ROM

Multiple Choice

Can boot a computer faster.

• HDD

• SSD

Multiple Choice

Can boot a computer faster.

• HDD

• SSD

Multiple Choice

Has moving parts inside.

• HDD

• SSD

Multiple Choice

Uses flash memories to store data.

• HDD

• SSD

Multiple Choice

Less expensive.

• HDD

• SSD

Multiple Choice

Which has the biggest storage capacity?

• Blu-ray

• CD

• DVD

Open Ended

What laser colour is used by (a) CD and DVD (b) Blu-ray?

Multiple Choice

Which has the fastest transfer speed?

• USB pen drive

• SSD

• SD card

• Blu-ray

Virtual Memory​

​Virtual Memory

• ​a type of memory that can be used as an extension to the RAM

• ​takes program addresses to the secondary storage

Cloud Storage​

​Cloud Storage

• ​data storage that is owned by a third party and accessed by the user

• ​used for storing

  • ​personal files

  • ​website database

  • ​data form embedded systems

  • ​game streaming

Open Ended

What is the function of virtual memory?

Open Ended

Why is it called as 'cloud' storage?

Open Ended

Give one advantage of storing files or data in CLOUD.

Open Ended

Give one advantage of storing files LOCALLY.