Quiz: RAM and Memory Technologies

The primary function of RAM in a computer is to (a)  

• Store permanent data
• Provide temporary storage for runni
• Improve CPU processing speed
• Manage power supply to components

RAM is considered volatile memory because it (a)   when power is lost.

• A) It stores data permanently
• B) It loses all data when power is
• C) It uses more power than other me
• D) It operates at a slower speed

Which type of RAM is faster but more expensive?

• DRAM

• Flash Memory

• SRAM

• DDR4

What is the role of DRAM in a computer?

• Store data permanently

• Maintain data without refreshing

• Provide main system memory

• Control data flow to peripherals

How often must DRAM be refreshed to retain data?

• Once every second

• Thousands of times per second

• Every time the CPU accesses it

• Only when the computer is turned on

What does DDR in DDR4 SDRAM stand for?

• Double Data Rate

• Dynamic Data Rate

• Direct Data Response

• Digital Data Read

Match the following memory types with their typical uses.

• Used in USB drives and SSDs

• DRAM

• Used in dynamic random-access memory

• DDR3

• Used in main memory for computers

• SRAM

• Used for CPU cache

• Flash Memory

What is a key feature of DDR4 compared to DDR3?

• Lower power consumption

• Higher data transfer speeds

• Larger physical size

• Both A and B

Match the following roles with their corresponding JEDEC standards for RAM.

• Develops profiles for overclocking

• Set speeds and timings for memory

• Specifies RAM module capacities

• Determine RAM module capacity

• Standardizes memory speeds and timings

• Create overclocking profiles

• Involved in RAM module production

• Manufacture RAM modules

How does XMP improve RAM performance?

• By increasing RAM capacity

• By reducing power consumption

• By enabling predefined overclocking profiles

• By adjusting the system clock speed