Memory Types and Functions Quiz

What type of memory is used for temporary storage while a program runs?

• ROM

• RAM

• HDD

• SSD

Information stored in (a)   is lost when the computer is turned off.

What happens to data stored in RAM when the power is turned off?

• It is saved automatically.

• It is transferred to ROM.

• It is erased.

• It remains accessible on the next power-up.

The memory hierarchy follows this order of speed: Cache > (a)   > HDD.

Which data type requires the most memory?

• Boolean

• Integer

• String

• Double

A (a)   typically requires 8 bytes of memory.

Which data type would be most efficient to store a single character?

• Integer

• String

• Char

• Boolean

A 64-bit processor can handle data sizes up to (a)   bits in a single operation.

Which keyword is used in decision structures?

(a)  

What happens if no condition in an IF-ELSE statement evaluates to true, and there is no ELSE block?

• An error is thrown.

• The program crashes.

• Execution skips to the next block.

• A default case is executed.