6.Random access memory

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of RAM in a computer system?

• To store data permanently

• To provide temporary storage for active processes

• To manage input and output devices

• To increase the speed of the hard drive

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of a hard drive?

• It permanently stores the data used in the computer.

• It temporarily stores the data used while the computer is running.

• It plays music while the computer is running.

• It runs the software programs for the computer.

Multiple Choice

Memory (RAM) is...

• A large male goat

• A big Dodge truck

• Random Access Memory (working memory)

• Sticks of goodness

Multiple Choice

RAM is used for short term memory

• True

• False

Multiple Select

What is the role of RAM within a computer?

• To store long-term data

• To carry out instructions by the CPU

• To access files from the hard drive

• To hold current instructions and data being processed

Multiple Choice

RAM is....

• where information is stored

• is the working memory of a computer

• the backbone of the computer

• what executes the commands from the hardware or software

Drag and Drop

ROM stands for ​

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only memory. This stores the ​

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instructions for a computer and cannot be ​

Placeholder

. RAM stands for ​

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access memory. This stores the instructions and​

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that are currently being used.

Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

read

start-up

changed

random

data

instructions

closing

operator

secondary

Multiple Choice

What are the advantages of using RAM for data storage compared to a hard drive?

• RAM is slower than hard drive

• RAM is flash-based

• RAM is further from the CPU

• RAM is more expensive

Dropdown

Lesson 5: Sometimes RAM is called ​

Select answer

and hard drive is called ​

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.

Multiple Choice

What is the total RAM usage of the applications listed in the table?

• 2.5 GB

• 3.5 GB

• 4.5 GB

• 5.0 GB

Multiple Choice

Why do modern computers use RAM when running multiple applications at the same time?

• A. To permanently store files and programs

• B. To share memory between applications so they can run simultaneously

• C. To increase the computer’s screen resolution

• D. To replace the operating system

Poll

How confident do you feel about this topic now?

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• Somewhat confident
• Not confident