Memory and Storage Quiz

What does RAM stand for?

• Read Access Memory

• Read Only Memory

• Rapid Access Memory

• Random Access Memory

Which type of memory is volatile?

• Hard disk

• RAM

• Flash memory

• ROM

What is the main function of ROM?

• To run applications

• To store data temporarily

• To increase computer speed

• To store data permanently

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

• It is transferred to ROM

• It is backed up

• It is saved permanently

• It is erased

Which of the following is a characteristic of Flash memory?

• It is slower than RAM

• It is non-volatile

• It is volatile

• It has moving parts

What is the primary use of a hard disk?

• To store data permanently

• To store data temporarily

• To run applications

• To increase speed

What is the difference between HDD and SSD?

• HDD has moving parts, SSD does not

• HDD is cheaper than SSD

• SSD is slower than HDD

• HDD has no moving parts, SSD does

How does a hard disk read data?

• Using light

• Using magnetism

• Using electricity

• Using a laser

What is the capacity of a standard CD?

• 700 MB

• 4.7 GB

• 30 GB

• 15 GB

Which storage device replaced floppy disks?

• USB drives

• CDs

• Cassettes

• Zip disks