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WJEC 1.1.3 Primary Storage

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name

Class

Date

The function of the cache is...

temporarily store data or control information needed by the CPU

Direct the flow of instructions and data

perform mathematical and logic functions

store the most frequently used data and instructions

carry data/control signals/information about RAM locations around

RAM is...

primary storage

secondary storage

ROM is...

primary storage

secondary storage

ROM stands for...

Read Optical Memory

Random Only Memory

Read Only Memory

Random Optical Memory

RAM stands for ...

Read Access Memory

Random Application Memory

Read Application Memory

Random Access Memory

The characteristics of RAM are it is .....

Non-volatile, read, contents cannot be altered

Volatile, read & write, contents can be altered

The characteristics of ROM are it is .....

Non-volatile, read, contents cannot be altered

Volatile, read & write, contents can be altered

Describe the purpose of RAM

Stores the instructions to load up the computer

Stores data or information currently in use

Why is ROM need in a computer system?

It stores the 'bootstrap loader' which is needed to load the operating system.Without it, the computer wouldn't turn on.

It stores the data of the operating system and programs that are currently running, for access by the CPU.

10.

A type of non-volatile solid state memory technology.

RAM

ROM

Cache memory

Flash memory

11.

Which one is typically smaller in terms of data capacity?

ROM

RAM

12.

What happens if you don't have enough RAM?

Your computer will slow down because it has to load everything from the Hard Drive

Your computer will speed up

You won't get much wool from your sheep

Your computer will run out of Hard Drive Space

13.

What does the term volatile mean in relation to memory?

All content is stored even when power is switched off

There is a danger of fire

All content is lost when power is switched off.

All information and programs are permanently stored

14.

Can the contents in ROM be changed?

Not normally but can be changed through a process called 'flashing'

Yes

The content are always changing as they are used by the CPU

15.

In order of fastest to slowest with the fastest on the left and slowest on the right, name each type of memory in order.

Cache > RAM > Hard Drive

Hard Drive > RAM > Cache

RAM > Cache > Hard Drive

RAM > Hard Drive > Cache

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WJEC 1.1.3 Primary Storage

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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