Computer Memory and Storage Quiz

When a CPU executes instructions as it converts input into output, it does so with _____.

• the control unit and the arithmetic logic unit

• the hard drive and RAM

• the cache and the motherboard

• RAM and ROM

Manny copied a table from an MS Excel file, closed the file, and then pasted the table in an MS Word document. Where was the table stored after he copied it?

• in ROM

• in RAM

• in the ALU

• in the core

Which type of memory is permanently installed on your computer and attached to the motherboard?

• read-only memory (ROM)

• random access memory (RAM)

• processor cache

• virtual memory

Which of the following types of RAM needs to be constantly recharged to retain the contents?

• Dynamic RAM (DRAM)

• Static RAM (SRAM)

• Magnetoresistive RAM (MRAM)

• Flash Memory

What is the most common type of storage device for transferring files from one computer to another?

• tape drive

• internal hard drive

• memory card

• USB flash drive

Where on a computer is the operating system generally stored?

• RAM

• Internal hard drive

• Flash drive

• Virtual memory

What is the binary system?

• a number system with two digits, 0 and 1

• an 8-bit coding scheme

• a number system with 10 digits, 0-9

• a 16-bit coding scheme

If you press the key corresponding to letter A on the keyboard, what process is carried out inside the CPU to display the letter on the screen?

• The CPU stores the keystroke as the letter 'A' and displays it on the screen.

• The keyboard transfers the letter 'A' directly to the monitor, without passing through the CPU.

• 'A' is converted to binary code, which the CPU processes. The computer then converts the code back 'A' for display.

• 'A' is converted to special characters, which the screen translates back to 'A' for display.

The Unicode coding scheme supports a variety of characters including those for Chinese, Japanese, and Arabic languages.

• True

• False

What type of hard drive has no moving parts, making it fast and durable?

• magnetic hard drive

• solid state drive

• DVD

• tape drive