Primary Storage

.................... is computer memory that can be directly accessed by the CPU

• Primary storage

• Hard disk

• SD Card

• CD

Computer main memory is known as primary storage

• False

• True

Random access memory is known as ......

• ROM

• RAM

• BIOS

ROM is ...

• Read/write memory

• Read access memory

• Read only memory

The CPU cannot access a program directly from the hard disk. It must be loaded, by the operating system, into RAM.

• False

• True

............. memory loses its data once power to the memory chip is interrupted or lost.

• Volatile

• BIOS

.............. is volatile memory

• ROM

• RAM

BIOS stands for ..........

• Basic input/output system

• Byte input/output sequence

ROM .....

(Tick 3 answers)

• Its content cannot be changed or overwritten

• Used to store the computer boot up instructions (BIOS)

• It is classed as non-volatile memory. It stores its data permanently

• Volatile memory

RAM ....

(Tick 3 answers)

• CPU can access any memory location, at any time, in any order.

• Does not lose its data when the power is turned off

• Volatile memory

• Used as fast access storage as it is quicker to access by the CPU