1.2a Memory & Storage Recall

Which of these are types of primary storage?

• SSD, HDD, USB

• RAM, ROM, Registers, and Cache

• CPU, GPU, PSU

• Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse

What is another name for Primary Storage?

• Main Memory

• External Memory

• Hard Drive

• Flash Drive

Which of the following is NOT a part of Primary Storage?

• RAM

• ROM

• Hard Drive

• Cache

What is the main function of Secondary Storage?

• Process data

• Hold programs & data when not in use

• Execute instructions

• Manage network connections

Which of the following is directly accessible by the CPU?

• Hard Drive

• Main Memory

• USB Drive

• Optical Disk

Why is Primary Storage important for the CPU?

• It stores data permanently

• It is used for backup

• It stores instructions for CPU to execute quickly

• It is used for data transfer

What does RAM stand for?

• Read Access Memory

• Random Access Memory

• Rapid Access Memory

• Real Access Memory

Which type of memory is volatile?

• ROM

• RAM

• Hard Drive

• SSD

What is the main characteristic of ROM?

• Read & Write

• Volatile Memory

• Read Only

• Temporary Storage

Which memory type stores permanent instructions for booting a computer?

• RAM

• ROM

• Cache

• Flash Drive