How does increasing the amount of RAM affect the performance of the computer system?

More programs can be loaded at the same time.

More instructions can be processed at once.

More instructions can be processed per second.

Transfers data slower than RAM.

Transfers data faster than RAM.

Why is ROM need in a computer system?

It stores the 'BIOS' which is needed to load the operating system.Without it, the computer wouldn't turn on.

It stores the data of the operating system and programs that are currently running, for access by the CPU.

What is the correct order of storage capacity in ascending order?

Bit, Byte, Kilobyte, Megabyte, Gigabyte

Byte, Bit, Megabyte, Kilobyte, Gigabyte

Megabyte, Byte, Gigabyte, Bit, Kilobyte

Bit, Megabyte, Byte, Gigabyte, Kilobyte

It is an advantage of using cloud storage:

You can access your documents anywhere

If you have no internet connection, you have no access to your data.

Why is there a need for secondary storage in a computer?

To store files for a long period of time, such as the operating system

Why durability is important when choosing an appropriate storage media?

Because it is important to take in consideration how resistant the media is to damage.

Because it is important to consider how cheap the media cost.

Vicky has been on holiday and has taken lots of photos. The memory in her camera is now full and she needs to transfer her photos to an external secondary storage device. Define what is meant by 'secondary storage'. Answers: 2

Long term non-volatile storage of data/files

Short term volatile storage of data/files

Vicky has been on holiday and has taken lots of photos. The memory in her camera is now full and she needs to transfer her photos to an external secondary storage device. State four characteristics of secondary storage devices that Vicky should consider when choosing a device.

Capacity, Speed, Portability, Durability, Reliability, Cost

Capacity, Colour, Portability, Durability, Reliability, Cost

Capacity, Speed, Portability, Durability, Recyclability, Cost

Most computer systems use at least one storage device. Explain one reason why a secondary storage device is needed in most computer systems. Answers: 2

To store the files / e.g. operating system even when the system is switched off.

Secondary storage must be non-volatile.

Secondary storage must be volatile.

Some secondary storage devices are magnetic and others are solid state.Describe the characteristics of magnetic and solid state secondary storage. The quality of written communication will be assessed in your answer to this question. Focus: Cost Answers: 2

Magnetic drives tend to be large capacity, relatively cheap

Solid State drives are relatively expensive so tend to be of smaller capacity

Solid State drives tend to be large capacity, relatively cheap

Magnetic drives are relatively expensive so tend to be of smaller capacity

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The data is not lost when you turn the computer off

Volatile

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The data is lost when you turn the computer off

Volatile

Non-Volatile

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What is the purpose of the CPU?

stores the instructions needed to turn the pc on

temporarily stores open applications

process all the computer's data

permanently stores the user's data

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Which of the following refers to 'volatile' memory?

CPU

ROM

RAM

HDD

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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BIOS (Boot-up program)

ROM

RAM

Cache

Hard Disk

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Very fast memory that is built into the CPU describes what type of memory?

RAM

ROM

Cache

Virtual

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Which type of memory is used to store programs and data when there is insufficient RAM?

Random Access Memory (RAM)

Read Only Memory (ROM)

Virtual memory

Flash memory

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Memory and Storage Types

The data is not lost when you turn the computer off

The data is lost when you turn the computer off

What is the purpose of the CPU?

Which of the following refers to 'volatile' memory?

BIOS (Boot-up program)

Very fast memory that is built into the CPU describes what type of memory?

Which type of memory is used to store programs and data when there is insufficient RAM?

How does increasing the amount of RAM affect the performance of the computer system?

Virtual memory….

Which is NOT an example of flash memory?

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The data is not lost when you turn the computer off

The data is lost when you turn the computer off

What is the purpose of the CPU?

Which of the following refers to 'volatile' memory?

BIOS (Boot-up program)

Very fast memory that is built into the CPU describes what type of memory?

Which type of memory is used to store programs and data when there is insufficient RAM?

How does increasing the amount of RAM affect the performance of the computer system?

Virtual memory….

Which is NOT an example of flash memory?

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Very fast memory that is built into the CPU describes what type of memory?