Primary Storage Quiz

What is primary storage also known as?

• Virtual memory

• Secondary memory

• Main memory

• External storage

Which of the following is a characteristic of primary storage?

• Typically larger in storage size

• Directly accessed by the CPU

• Used for long-term storage of data

• Non-volatile

What type of storage is RAM considered?

• Secondary

• Permanent

• Non-volatile

• Volatile

Which of the following is an example of non-volatile storage?

• ROM

• RAM

• HDD

• CPU

Why is primary storage necessary in a computer system?

• For faster access by the CPU

• To directly access the CPU

• To increase the storage size

• To store data long-term

What does RAM store?

• Data that is not used frequently

• Only the operating system

• Programs that are currently running and parts of the operating system

• Permanent data

What is the function of ROM?

• To extend RAM capacity

• To store user data

• To act as virtual memory

• To store the boot program / BIOS

What happens when there is insufficient space in RAM for all programs?

• The computer crashes

• The system slows down significantly

• The HDD is used as an extension of RAM

• Programs are deleted

What is virtual memory?

• A cloud storage service

• An extension of RAM using the hard disk drive

• A type of ROM

• A type of RAM

How is data moved when using virtual memory?

• From ROM to RAM

• From RAM to the CPU

• From virtual memory to external storage

• From the hard drive to RAM and back