Memory and Storage

Which type of memory is volatile, RAM or ROM?

• RAM

• ROM

Fill in the blank: RAM is used for a temporary store of instructions and data in use by the CPU for currently executing programs. RAM is ______, which means that the contents are lost when the power is turned off.

• volatile

• non-volatile

• permanent

• stable

Fill in the blank: ROM is a form of memory in a computer system that holds the instructions that are executed when the computer is first turned on. It is ______, which means that the contents remain when the power is turned off.

• non-volatile

• volatile

• temporary

• transient

What is the main purpose of ROM that you need to learn for the exam?

• To store data permanently

• To perform calculations

• To provide temporary storage

• To connect to the internet

Which type of memory is volatile and will lose its contents when the power is turned off?

• A) RAM

• B) ROM

Fill in the blank: RAM is ______ storage - its contents change all the time.

• volatile

• permanent

• static

• fixed

Which type of memory is usually soldered directly to the circuit board and is not intended to be changed?

• RAM

• ROM

True or False: ROM tends to be much slower to access because it is only needed for short periods of time.

• True

• False

Which of the following is loaded into the primary storage (RAM) first?

• Text Document

• Photograph

• Presentation Package

• Graphics Package

Scenario: A student needs to load a text document and a photograph. They will then add these to a presentation that they are making. Explain the process of loading a text document and a photograph into primary storage and then adding them to a presentation.

• What is the process of loading a text document and a photograph into primary storage and adding them to a presentation?

• How does a student load a text document and a photograph into primary storage for a presentation?

• Describe the steps to load a text document and a photograph into primary storage and add them to a presentation.

• What are the steps involved in loading a text document and a photograph into primary storage and adding them to a presentation?