OS, Utility Program, Computer memory

ROM stands for...

• Read Optical Memory
• Random Only Memory
• Read Only Memory
• Random Optical Memory

RAM stands for ...

• Read Access Memory
• Random Application Memory
• Read Application Memory
• Random Access Memory

The most durable storage device as it has not moving parts

• Solid State Storage
• Magnetic Storage
• Optical Storage

What is the correct order of storage capacity in ascending order?

• Byte, Bit, Megabyte, Kilobyte, Gigabyte

• Bit, Byte, Kilobyte, Megabyte, Gigabyte

• Megabyte, Byte, Gigabyte, Bit, Kilobyte

• Bit, Megabyte, Byte, Gigabyte, Kilobyte

What is the correct order of storage capacity in ascending order?

• Byte, Bit, Megabyte, Kilobyte, Gigabyte

• Bit, Byte, Kilobyte, Megabyte, Gigabyte

• Megabyte, Byte, Gigabyte, Bit, Kilobyte

• Bit, Megabyte, Byte, Gigabyte, Kilobyte

Where is ROM usually found inside a computer?

• Inside the CPU
• As part of the hard drive
• On the motherboard
• With the CD drive

In terms of computer memory, what is meant by the term 'volatile'?

• It retains its content when power is cut
• It loses its contents when power is cut
• It is not stable and should not be used
• Memory chips can overheat

How much of a computers processing is carried out by the CPU?

• Some

• most

• All

• none

What is latency ?

• The "delay" before a transfer of data begins after the instruction for its transfer

• The "delay" in sending an error message after and error has been identified

• The "weight" of a instruction as it is transmitted through a medium, like a wire

• The general excuse you give for being late to all of your classes

The _____, also called a processor, is located inside the computer case on the motherboard. It is sometimes called the brain of the computer, and its job is to carry out commands.

• CPU (Central Processing Unit)

• PUC (Processing Unit Central)

• CUP (Central Unit Processing)

• Center Process Unification