1.2.1 Primary Storage #1

The function of the cache is...

• temporarily store data or control information needed by the CPU

• Direct the flow of instructions and data

• perform mathematical and logic functions

• store the most frequently used data and instructions

• carry data/control signals/information about RAM locations around

RAM is...

• primary storage

• secondary storage

RAM stands for ...

• Read Access Memory
• Random Application Memory
• Read Application Memory
• Random Access Memory

When there is no room left in RAM, a computer may have to make use of ___________ memory to store programs or data

Which of these three forms of storage has the fastest access (read/write) speed?

• Main Memory (RAM)

• Backing Storage

• Cache

Which of these is physically closer to the CPU?

• Hard Drive
• RAM

A user upgrades the memory on their laptop from 4GB to 8GB. How might these affect the operation of the computer? (Choose as many answers as appropriate)

• More programs can be opened and run at the same time

• More programs can be installed on the hard drive

• Less need for virtual memory

• More need for virtual memory

Leo is using his laptop without a charger and it runs out of battery. Which of the following are CORRECT statements describing what would happen? (Choose 1-4)

• All programs stored on the laptop would be lost.

• All files and documents open would lose unsaved changes

• Programs would need to be re-opened when the laptop boots up again.

• The Operating System will not boot up when the laptop has power restored.

Which of the following statements about virutal memory is true?

• Programs will run faster and more efficiently when making use of virutal memory

• Programs are loaded from hard-drive to Virtual Memory before they are executed.

• Hard-Drives transfer data more slowly then RAM, so the use of Virtual Memory has a negative impact on performance.

• The more RAM a computer has, the more Virtual Memory is needed.

TRUE or FALSE: When RAM is full, a computer cannot open any more programs

• TRUE

• FALSE