8_1 Using Computers Lesson 2b

What does RAM stand for?

• Random All Memory
• Read All Memry
• Random Access Memory
• Read Access Memory

True or False:
RAM is Fast temporary memory

• TRUE
• FALSE

More memory usually means that the computer is faster

• TRUE
• FALSE

If the RAM is upgraded from 512MB to 4GB, what will be the biggest benefit?

• More programs and data can be opened at the same time
• The operating system will be faster
• There will be more hard drive space
• The computer will be quicker if you open a document

Which RAM is faster

• Static RAM
• Dynamic RAM

 Random Access Memory (RAM) falls into the category of the so-called volatile storage media. It requires a continuous flow of electricity to preserve its contents thus all the data stored in RAM lasts only while the power is on.

• True 
• False

What does ROM stand for?

• Random Only Memory
• Random Only Memory
• Rapid Only Machine
• Read Only Memory

Volatile memory means it does not get deleted when the computer is switched off

• True
• False

Which of these is not stored in the RAM?

• Applications
• Operating System
• PC start up data
• User Interface

Which of these is physically closer to the CPU?

• Hard Drive
• RAM