Inside a Computer

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

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 non-volatile mean?

• Data isn't lost once power is switched off.

• Once power is switched off, all data on it is lost.

ROM and RAM are examples of primary storage.

• True

• False