Computer Memory Quiz - 7x/CsQ

Alexander, Benjamin, and Grace are working on a school project about computer systems. They are discussing the role of ROM in a computer system. Benjamin suggests that it stores the BIOS and cannot be changed. Is Benjamin correct?

• ROM stores data temporarily

• ROM processes and calculates instructions

• ROM stores instructions and data whilst a program is being run

• ROM stores the BIOS and cannot be changed

Rosie, Muhammad, and William are working on a computer project. They need to store data that can be quickly accessed and changed, but that will be lost when the computer is turned off. Which type of memory should they use?

• Temporary

• Permanent

• Non-Volatile

• Volatile

Sophia is using her computer to complete a project. She opens multiple applications and files at the same time. Which component of her computer is responsible for storing these instructions and data whilst the programs are being run?

• It processes and calculates instructions

• It stores the BIOS

• It stores data permanently

• It stores instructions and data whilst a program is being run

Sophie is learning about computer hardware in her IT class. Her teacher explained about a type of memory that retains stored data even when the computer is turned off. What is this type of memory that Sophie's teacher is referring to?

• Non-Volatile

• Volatile

• Permanent

• Temporary

Scarlett, Chloe, and Anaya are working on a computer science project. They are discussing different types of memory. Scarlett asks, 'Which of the following is an example of volatile memory?'

• Chloe's home address

• The instructions on how to walk to the library

• The name of a stranger Anaya met yesterday

• The BIOS on their project computer

Benjamin is working on his computer and he wants to store some information that remains even after the computer is turned off. Which of the following would be an example of such non-volatile memory?

• Text in a word document that Evie is currently writing (unsaved)

• The Operating System that Muhammad just installed

• The BIOS on Benjamin's computer

• The GUI Evie is using

Oliver, Jacob, and Noah are working on a group project. Oliver is typing the project report on a word document but he hasn't saved it yet. If the computer suddenly loses power, what information would be lost from the volatile memory?

• The OS

• The GUI

• Text in the word document (unsaved)

• The BIOS

Neha is working on her computer and she wants to ensure that her computer's operating system is stored in a place where it won't be lost even if the power goes off. Where should it be stored?

• In the GUI

• In a notebook with Stranger's name

• In the non-volatile memory

• In the BIOS

Freya, Oliver, and Ella are using a computer to complete their project. What is the main function of the CPU in their computer system?

• Stores instructions and data whilst their project is being run

• Stores their project data permanently

• Processes and calculates instructions for their project

• Stores the BIOS of their project

Evie, Florence, and Rosie are discussing computer memory. Evie says that RAM is like a whiteboard, it's volatile and loses its information when the power is off. On the other hand, Florence says that ROM is like a printed book, it's non-volatile and retains its information even when the power is off. Who is correct?

• Evie is correct, RAM is volatile and ROM is non-volatile

• Rosie is correct, RAM is non-volatile and ROM is volatile

• Florence is correct, RAM is used for secondary storage and ROM is used for primary storage

• Evie is correct, RAM is used for primary storage and ROM is used for secondary storage