Computer Memory

1. What is the main function of computer memory?

• • To store music files

• • To store data and instructions needed to run programs

• To display images on the screen

• To connect to the internet

What does RAM and ROM stand for?

• • Random Access Memory

  • Read-Only Memory

• • Read Always Memory

  • Random Output Memory

• • Reusable Active Memory

  • Read Operational Memory

• • Read And Modify

  Random Only Memory

Which of the following is true about RAM?

• It stores data permanently

• It only stores important computer startup instructions

• It stores temporary data that the computer is using

• It doesn’t erase data when the computer is turned off

Which of the following is true about ROM?

• You can change the data in ROM anytime

• • It stores data temporarily

• It contains important instructions for the computer

• • It gets erased when the computer turns off

RAM is a type of permanent memory.

• True

• False

When the computer is turned off, the data in RAM is cleared.

• True

• False