Computer Memory Quiz

What is the primary purpose of the individual storage boxes within a computer's memory?

• To run programs directly from the memory

• To store programs or data using complex location addresses

• To increase the processing speed of the CPU

• To connect to the internet

Which of the following can be used to temporarily store data in the storage boxes of computer memory?

• Variables and constants

• User input devices

• Output display units

• External storage devices

What is the proper term used to describe a name given to a storage location in programming?

• Variable

• Identifier

• String

• Integer

In the example provided, what type of data is stored in the variable named "Name"?

• Integer

• Float

• String

• Array

According to the image, can the data stored in variables be modified?

• No, it cannot be changed

• Yes, but only with special permission

• Yes, it can be changed whenever we want

• No, it is permanently fixed once written

What is the main characteristic of a constant in programming?

• It can store multiple pieces of data.

• It can be changed after it is set.

• It cannot be changed once it is set.

• It does not require a name.

What is the primary purpose of data structures in computer science?

• To create complex software applications

• To store and organize data efficiently

• To increase processing speed of the CPU

• To design computer hardware

Which of the following best describes a data structure?

• A protocol for data transmission

• A collection of related records

• A type of computer hardware

• A software development methodology

Consider the example given: Names = ["David", "Mark", "Jane"]. What does this example illustrate about data structures?

• Naming conventions in programming

• Storing multiple items under a single label

• The syntax for creating lists in Python

• Methods for data encryption

What is an array in computer programming?

• A function that performs calculations

• A data structure that stores data of the same data type

• A type of variable that stores multiple values

• A loop that executes a block of code