Computer Memory Quiz

What are the two main types of memory in a computer system?

• RAM and ROM

• CPU and Hard Drive

• Motherboard and BIOS

• Cache and Registers

Which type of memory contains the very first instructions for the computer?

• RAM

• Hard Drive

• CPU

• ROM

What is the purpose of the bootstrap software stored on ROM?

• To check the hardware's installed correctly

• To load the operating system

• To execute instructions from the hard disk

• To transfer data to RAM

Which type of memory is temporary storage for instructions and data being executed by the processor?

• Hard Drive

• CPU

• ROM

• RAM

Why are instructions transferred from the hard disk to RAM before execution?

• RAM is faster than the hard disk

• RAM is non-volatile

• RAM holds the operating system

• RAM is a permanent storage medium

What is the purpose of ROM in the booting process?

• To load the operating system

• To check the hardware components

• To store temporary instructions

• To transfer data to RAM

What is the power on self-test (POST) responsible for?

• Loading the operating system

• Checking the working of connected components

• Waking up the CPU

• Transferring data to RAM

What is the main purpose of the bootloader program?

• To load the operating system

• To check the hardware components

• To store temporary instructions

• To transfer data to RAM

What is the boot file?

• A file containing the operating system

• A file containing BIOS information

• A file containing device drivers

• A file containing the initial startup instructions

What does the operating system search for during the booting process?

• Additional files like config.sys and command.com

• Additional hardware components

• Additional RAM modules

• Additional CPU cores