Understanding Computer Memory Types

What does ROM stand for?

• Read-Only Module

• Rapid-Only Memory

• Random-Only Memory

• Read-Only Memory

What is the primary function of the bootloader?

• To manage hardware resources during startup.

• To perform system diagnostics before booting.

• To load the operating system into memory and start it.

• To provide a user interface for system settings.

Where does the operating system get loaded from during startup?

• The operating system is loaded from a storage device (e.g., hard drive or SSD) during startup.

• The operating system is loaded from the computer's RAM during startup.

• The operating system is loaded from a network server during startup.

• The operating system is loaded from a USB device only during startup.

What type of memory is RAM considered?

• Volatile memory

• Non-volatile memory

• Permanent storage

• Cache memory

How does the CPU interact with RAM during program execution?

• The CPU only reads data from RAM without writing any results back.

• The CPU directly writes data to the hard drive during execution.

• RAM executes programs independently of the CPU.

• The CPU interacts with RAM by fetching instructions and data, executing them, and writing results back to RAM.

What is the main difference between RAM and ROM?

• RAM is used for permanent storage, while ROM is used for temporary storage.

• RAM and ROM both store data permanently and are interchangeable.

• RAM is non-volatile and permanent, while ROM is volatile and temporary.

• RAM is volatile and temporary, while ROM is non-volatile and permanent.

How can data be erased from an EPROM?

• Expose the EPROM to UV light to erase the data.

• Use a magnetic field to erase the data.

• Heat the EPROM to high temperatures.

• Overwrite the EPROM with new data.