Understanding Memory: Quiz for Year 9

Which of the following is an example of primary memory?

• Hard drive

• RAM

• USB stick

• CD-ROM

What is the main purpose of primary memory in a computer?

• To store data permanently

• To store data temporarily while the computer is running

• To print documents

• To connect to the internet

Which of these is NOT a type of secondary memory?

• SSD

• RAM

• Hard drive

• DVD

What does RAM stand for?

• Random Access Memory

• Readily Available Memory

• Read Access Module

• Rapid Application Memory

Which of the following is true about secondary memory?

• It loses data when the power is turned off

• It stores data permanently

• It is faster than primary memory

• It is used only for graphics

Which device is used to store large amounts of data for a long time?

• RAM

• Hard drive

• Cache

• Register

Which of the following is the fastest type of memory?

• Hard drive

• RAM

• DVD

• USB stick

What happens to the data in RAM when the computer is switched off?

• It is saved to the hard drive

• It is lost

• It is printed

• It is sent to the cloud

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of secondary memory?

• Non-volatile

• Permanent storage

• Slower than primary memory

• Expensive per MB

Which of the following is an example of secondary memory?

• Cache

• Register

• SSD

• RAM