Computer Memory and Storage Quiz

What is a characteristic of storage in a computer system?

• Volatile

• Fast Access

• Non-volatile

• Small Capacity

What is the primary use of EEPROM?

• To store temporary data

• To store permanent data that can be rewritten

• To store the operating system

• To store user applications

What is the main advantage of DRAM over SRAM?

• Higher density

• Faster speed

• Lower power consumption

• More expensive

What role do capacitors play in a DRAM chip?

• They act as switches

• They hold the bits of information

• They amplify signals

• They convert AC to DC

How often must a DRAM capacitor be refreshed?

• Every 5 microseconds

• Every 10 microseconds

• Every 15 microseconds

• Every 20 microseconds

What happens if a DRAM capacitor is not refreshed?

• It retains its value

• It loses its value

• It becomes faster

• It consumes more power

What is the primary function of a DRAM chip?

• To process data

• To store data

• To transmit data

• To delete data

What does SRAM stand for?

• Static Random Access Memory

• Sequential Random Access Memory

• Static Read Access Memory

• Sequential Read Access Memory

What technology does SRAM use to hold each bit of memory?

• Capacitors

• Transistors

• Flip-flops

• Diodes

What is the main disadvantage of DRAM compared to SRAM?

• Slower data access

• Higher cost

• Larger size

• Less durability