1.2.1 Data rep Quiz

What is the definition of Primary Storage according to the learning material?

• Storage which cannot be accessed by the CPU

• Storage that is wiped clean when power is cut off from a device (Volatile)

• Storage which is directly accessible by the CPU, used for the running of the computer and open apps

• Temporary space on a hard drive which acts like RAM when Physical RAM is full

Which type of memory is described as "Storage that is wiped clean when power is cut off from a device"?

• Non-volatile memory

• Virtual Memory

• Volatile memory

• Secondary Storage

What does RAM stand for and what is its function?

• Read Only Memory, stores startup instructions

• Random Access Memory, stores data which is in use at that moment in time and allows multitasking

• Read Access Memory, allows data to be read quickly

• Random Allocation Memory, allocates memory to different tasks

Which storage technology is characterized by medium read/write speed, high capacity, low durability, and low portability?

• Optical storage

• Flash storage

• Magnetic storage

• Virtual Memory

What are the characteristics of Flash storage as mentioned in the document?

• Low read/write speed, low capacity, medium durability, high portability

• Fast read/write speed, medium capacity, high durability, high portability

• Medium read/write speed, high capacity, low durability, low portability

• High read/write speed, high capacity, low durability, medium portability

What is the base of the binary numbering system?

• 2

• 10

• 16

• 8

What is the decimal equivalent of the binary number 00001001?

• 225

• 1

• 9

• 4

What is the base of the denary numbering system?

• 2

• 10

• 16

• 8

What is the base of the hexadecimal numbering system?

• 2

• 10

• 16

• 8

Which of the following is a hexadecimal number?

• 11100011

• 100

• 1C

• 1010