Digital Storage and Memory Quiz

What is the purpose of secondary storage devices?

• To store data temporarily

• To store data for long periods of time

• To increase processing speed

• To run computer programs

When is RAM accessed?

• When the computer starts up

• When the computer is running

• When data is being saved

• When the device is turned off

What does ROM stand for?

• Random Output Memory

• Read-Only Module

• Random Operating Memory

• Read-Only Memory

Which of the following is a characteristic of volatile memory?

• Retains data without power

• Is faster than non-volatile memory

• Requires power to maintain data

• Used for long-term storage

What is the role of primary memory in a digital device?

• To store data permanently

• To manage hardware specifications

• To store computer programs and data in use

• To provide internet access

Which of the following is an example of a secondary storage device?

• RAM

• ROM

• Hard Drive

• CPU

What is a boot-up program?

• A program that saves data

• A program that runs applications

• A program that loads essential instructions

• A program that manages hardware

Which type of memory is accessed to load essential boot instructions?

• RAM

• Cache Memory

• Secondary Storage

• ROM

What is a data item?

• A type of memory

• A program that runs on a computer

• A single piece of information

• A type of storage device

Which of the following is NOT a type of primary memory?

• ROM

• RAM

• Cache Memory

• Hard Drive