Y8 Computer Science RAM and ROM Quiz

What does RAM stand for?

• Read Only Memory

• Random Access Memory

• Read Omitted Memory

• Real Actual Memory

What does ROM stand for?

• Read Only Memory

• Random Omitted Memory

• Reading Only Memory

• Read Operation Memory

Does a computer system use RAM or ROM for the temporary storage of data?

• ROM

• RAM

Why will a system create virtual memory?

• It is created when a computer is running many processes at once and RAM is running low.

• It is non- volatile.

• It is created when a computer is running many processes at once and ROM is running low.

• It is created when the processor is running at capacity.

Does RAM or ROM act like our short-term memory, quickly recalling important informaton?

• ROM

• RAM

Does RAM or ROM act like our long-term memory?

• ROM

• RAM

RAM contains start up instructions for a computer system.

• True

• False

RAM is read only?

• True

• False

ROM is read only?

• True

• False

What does volatile mean?

• Once power is swiched off, all stored data will be lost.

• Once power is switch off, data will remain.