Y9 Assessment 5 Revision Quiz

ROM stands for...

• Read Optical Memory
• Random Only Memory
• Read Only Memory
• Random Optical Memory

RAM stands for ...

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

A computer has 1024 megabytes of RAM. That is the same as ...

• 1 Gb
• 1000 Gb
• 1 Kb
• 1 Tb

Where is data stored when it is Virtual Memory?

• On a secondary storage device e.g. hard disk drive.

• On the RAM.

• On the ROM.

• On an optical device e.g. CD.

Why is Virtual Memory needed in a computer system?

• It is used as a fast type of memory for programs currently in use to speed up the performance of a computer.

• When RAM gets full, instead of closing programs the Operating system uses virtual memory to store some data.

A type of non-volatile solid state memory technology.

• RAM
• ROM
• Cache memory
• Flash memory

How many bytes in a kilobyte?

• 2024
• 1024
• 1000
• 8

Typically has the largest storage capacity and is the cheapest per Gigabyte.

• Magnetic storage

• Solid state storage

• Optical storage

How many bits in a byte?

• 2
• 8
• 4
• 16

What is the most durable?

• Magnetic Tape
• Solid State Drive
• Hard Drive
• CD