Module 3 Review- Storage Devices and Processing

Module 3 Review- Storage Devices and Processing

by Miranda Cauldwell

Multiple Select

Which of the following are key components of a computer? (Select all that apply)

• CPU

• RAM

• SSD/HDD

• GPU

Multiple Select

Which two are considered fixed disks?

• HDD

• RAM

• GPU

• SSD

Multiple Choice

Where is memory store when the PC is turned off?

• System

• RAM

• Fixed Disk

Multiple Choice

What type of component provides persistent storage?

• Hard Drive
• Processor
• Memory (RAM)
• Motherboard
• Graphics Card

RAM = volatile memory ​

​does not store information when computer is powered down

​RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY

​Random access memory (RAM) is temporary storage used by a computer’s operating system to pass information to the CPU for processing.

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Data in RAM can be accessed by the CPU more quickly from storage devices like hard drives, SSDs, CDs, DVDs, and flash drives

Multiple Choice

The main storage area for programs and data when the computer is running is called __________.

• RoM

• SSD

• Involatile Memory

• System Memory

Multiple Choice

What type of memory form factor do laptops use?

• DIMM

• SODIMM

Multiple Select

Hard disk drives can be which of the following form factors? (Select 2)

• 1.5"

• 2.5"

• 3.5"

• 4.5"

Multiple Choice

Which of the following encodes data magnetically on a specially coated glass or plastic platter?

• HDD

• SSD

• DIMM

• SO-DIMM

​Scrabble for Review

• ​Each group will use their scrabble pieces to list ideas or concepts to describe Module 3

• ​Processing

• ​Memory

• ​RAM

• ​Hard Disk

• ​SSD

​Directions

• ​Use one piece to start a word that supports Module 3 concepts

• ​Do NOT spell words with your pieces

• ​One idea/concept/supporting info per Scrabble piece

• ​Write ideas on sheet given next to piece

• ​work together!

• ​We will share after 15 minutes

​Memory is Expandable