Technical Terms - Hardware (A-Z) - Flash Memory

What type of memory is flash memory?

• SRAM

• DRAM

• Volatile

• Non-volatile

Where is flash memory commonly used?

• Washing machines

• Toasters

• Computers and smartphones

• Microwaves

What does EEPROM stand for in relation to flash memory?

• Electrically Erasable Programming Memory

• Electrically-Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory

• Easily Erasable Programming Memory

• Electronic Eraseable Read-Only Memory

What is the process called when flash memory erases data in a single action?

• Delete

• Erase

• Flash

• Wipe

What enabled the creation of small memory cards and USB flash drives?

• Decreased storage capacities

• Expensive flash memory

• Cheap flash memory

• Slow data transfer speeds

What type of drives can read and write data faster than hard disk drives?

• Solid-state drives

• Floppy drives

• CD drives

• Tape drives

Why is flash memory ideal for storing data on laptops, smartphones, and tablets?

• It is expensive

• It is heavy

• It has moving parts

• It is compact and has no moving parts

What was the initial use of flash memory in computers?

• Storing music

• Storing BIOS settings and firmware data

• Playing games

• Running applications

What is the main advantage of flash memory over traditional hard disk drives?

• Higher cost

• Slower data transfer speeds

• Larger physical size

• Compact size and faster data access

What type of memory is flash memory?

• Volatile

• SRAM

• DRAM

• Non-volatile