Understanding RAM and ROM

What does RAM stand for?

• Random Allocation Memory

• Read Access Memory

• Read Allocation Memory

• Random Access Memory

What is the main characteristic of RAM?

• Stores data permanently

• Non-volatile

• Volatile

• Only reads data

What happens to the data in RAM when the device is turned off?

• It is deleted

• It is backed up online

• It is transferred to ROM

• It is saved permanently

What does ROM stand for?

• Read Only Memory

• Random Only Memory

• Read Operation Memory

• Random Operation Memory

Which type of memory requires power to retain data?

• ROM

• Both RAM and ROM

• Neither RAM nor ROM

• RAM

What is the main use of ROM in a computer?

• To store user data

• To run applications

• To start the computer

• To enhance graphics

Which type of RAM needs to be refreshed thousands of times per second?

• Static RAM

• Dynamic RAM

• Both Static and Dynamic RAM

• Neither Static nor Dynamic RAM

What is the storage capacity range of RAM chips?

• 4 to 8 GB

• 1 to 256 MB

• 1 to 256 GB

• 4 to 8 MB

Which of the following is a characteristic of SRAM?

• Slower than DRAM

• Stores data permanently

• Does not need refreshing

• Needs to be refreshed

How does the physical size of RAM for desktop computers compare to that for laptops?

• The same size

• Laptop RAM is larger

• Depends on the manufacturer

• Desktop RAM is larger