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1.2.1 Memory and Secondary Storage

Authored by Wayne Vaughan

Computers

10th Grade

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1.2.1 Memory and Secondary Storage
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do computers need primary storage?

To permanently store all data.

To hold data and instructions currently in use.

To connect to the internet.

To manage peripheral devices.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a key characteristic of RAM?

Non-volatile.

Read-only.

Volatile.

Permanent.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of ROM in a computer system?

To store user data.

To store the operating system during use.

To store the boot-up instructions.

To store temporary files.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does RAM stand for?

Read Access Memory.

Random Access Memory.

Remote Access Memory.

Real Application Memory.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a key characteristic of ROM?

Volatile.

Read-write.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of RAM in a computer system?

To store the operating system permanently.

To store data and instructions that are currently being processed.

To store backup files.

To store the BIOS.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is virtual memory?

A type of ROM.

A section of secondary storage used as extra RAM.

A physical RAM module.

A type of optical storage.

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