Computer Science Primary, Secondary Memory and Data Storage

Convert 1GB into MB = (a)   . (You don't need to write mb)

What does ROM stand for?

• Recall only microchip

• Read only machinery

• Read only memory

• Recall only memory

What does RAM stand for?

• Random access microchip

• Random auditing memory

• Recall access memory

• Random access memory

Which two below represent the purpose of ROM?

• Store the BIOS

• Stores instructions frequently used

• Stores data that should not be changed

• Forgets data when powered off

What two statements represent RAM?

• Stores use of the operating system

• Data that is currently in use

• Retains data when powered off

• Calculates data and executes it

Is secondary storage used for Virtual memory (vram?)

• Yes

• No

Is virtual memory (vram) slower than RAM?

• Yes

• No

Which devices are non-volatile? [More than one]

• ROM

• RAM

• Magnetic HDD

• USB Memory Stick

What statement is correct for Volatile storage?

• It remembers the data when switched off.

• It wipes all data stored when powered up

• It wipes all data stored when powered down

A Hard Disk Drive is a type of (a)   storage technology.