Memory & Storage

Which of the following are characteristics of RAM?

Tick all that apply.

• Stores Data

• The memory is volatile

• Stores frequently used instructions

• Data is read-only, cannot be changed

• Stores currently running data and instructions

Which of the following are characteristics of ROM?

Tick all that apply.

• Stores Data

• The memory is volatile

• Stores frequently used instructions

• Data is read-only, cannot be changed

• Stores currently running data and instructions

Which of the following are stored in RAM?

• Operating System

• Programs currently in use

• Data currently in use

• Bootstrap / Booting Data

• Drivers

A portion of the secondary storage which can be used as memory instead of adding additional RAM is called what?

Which type of memory holds frequently used instructions?

Which of the following are characteristics of Solid State Storage

• Portable

• Cheap

• No Moving Parts

• Noisy

• Fast read / write speeds

Which of the following are features of secondary storage

• Long Term / Non volatile memory

• Short Term / Non volatile memory

• Stores computers operating system, programs, files and folders

• Stores frequently used instructions

Which of the following are characteristics of secondary storage that should be considered when choosing a device?

• Capacity / Size

• Speed

• Cost

• Brand

• Number of moving parts

Most suitable secondary storage type for a portable video camera

• Magnetic

• Solid State / Flash

• Optical

• Mechanical

Most suitable secondary storage type for a software package which will be sold in a shop.

• Magnetic

• Solid State / Flash

• Optical

• Mechanical