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GCSE ROM and RAM

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
ROM is volatile
a)
FALSE
b)
TRUE
2.
RAM is volatile
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
3.
ROM stores start up instructions such as the bootstrap loader
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
4.
ROM is not generally written to
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
5.
The RAM contains the program used to start up the computer
a)
FALSE
b)
TRUE
6.
Which one is typically smaller in terms of data capacity?
a)
ROM
b)
RAM
7.
What does the RAM store?
a)
Operating system, programs and data which are currently being used
b)
A program used to start the computer called the �boot program� or BIOS
c)
All programs and documents stored on the computer
8.
The term 'volatile' refers to how likely a piece of equipment is to fail
a)
FALSE
b)
TRUE
9.
More RAM is better because this means that the computer can run less programs at the same time.
a)
FALSE
b)
TRUE
10.
It is better to have more ROM because the computer will boot up quicker.
a)
FALSE
b)
TRUE
11.
ROM and RAM are both 
a)
Types of Memory
b)
Types of Computer
c)
Types of Food
d)
Types of Work
12.
ROM and RAM are memory chips that are found....
a)
Inside the computer
b)
Outside the computer
13.
The O in ROM stands for
a)
One
b)
Open
c)
Only
d)
Often
14.
My job is to load up the computer. What am I?
a)
RAM
b)
ROM
15.
My job is to store programs, applications, and data that are being used by the computer. What am I?
a)
ROM
b)
RAM