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computer memory and storage

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
ROM stands for...
a)
Read Optical Memory
b)
Random Only Memory
c)
Read Only Memory
d)
Random Optical Memory
2.
RAM stands for ...
a)
Read Access Memory
b)
Random Application Memory
c)
Read Application Memory
d)
Random Access Memory
3.
A computer has 1024 megabytes of RAM. That is the same as ...
a)
1 Gb
b)
1000 Gb
c)
1 Kb
d)
1 Tb
4.
The characteristics of RAM are it is .....
a)
Permanent, non-volatile, not expandable and you can't write to it
b)
Temporary, volatile, expandable and you can write to it.
5.
A type of non-volatile solid state memory technology.
a)
RAM
b)
ROM
c)
Cache memory
d)
Flash memory
6.

Same as 1024 Gigabytes

a)

1 Terabyte

b)

1 Gigabyte

c)

1Megabyte

d)

1 Kilobyte

7.
The most durable storage device as it has not moving parts
a)
Solid State Storage
b)
Magnetic Storage
c)
Optical Storage
8.

What is the correct order of storage capacity in ascending order?

a)

Byte, Bit, Megabyte, Kilobyte, Gigabyte

b)

Bit, Byte, Kilobyte, Megabyte, Gigabyte

c)

Megabyte, Byte, Gigabyte, Bit, Kilobyte

d)

Bit, Megabyte, Byte, Gigabyte, Kilobyte

9.
Where is ROM usually found inside a computer?
a)
Inside the CPU
b)
As part of the hard drive
c)
On the motherboard
d)
With the CD drive
10.
In terms of computer memory, what is meant by the term 'volatile'?
a)
It retains its content when power is cut
b)
It loses its contents when power is cut
c)
It is not stable and should not be used
d)
Memory chips can overheat
11.

What is the technical name for the storage form of data within a computer / computer memory

a)

Bytes

b)

Binary digits

c)

Bits

d)

Buckets

12.

What is a memory cell ?

a)

A prison for memories of criminal activity

b)

An area that can hold a 0 or 1 to represent a binary digit

c)

A set of memory locations that hold data

d)

A group of primary memory devices that operate a computer

13.

How much of a computers processing is carried out by the CPU?

a)

Some

b)

most

c)

All

d)

none

14.

Which of these are the factors that need to be balanced against when developing memory ?

a)

Size

b)

Cost

c)

Speed

d)

Colour

15.

What is latency ?

a)

The "delay" before a transfer of data begins after the instruction for its transfer

b)

The "delay" in sending an error message after and error has been identified

c)

The "weight" of a instruction as it is transmitted through a medium, like a wire

d)

The general excuse you give for being late to all of your classes

16.

What is the average latency of DRAM for current Computer systems?

a)

10 nanoseconds

b)

100 nanoseconds

c)

1000 nanoseconds

d)

10,000 nanoseconds

17.

For SRAM and DRAM which is Cheapest byte for byte?

a)

SRAM

b)

DRAM

18.

which of theses are advantages of Solid State Memory storage over Magnetic or Optical storage?

a)

No moving parts, less can go wrong.

b)

Faster to read and write to.

c)

Cheaper than Magnetic or Optical devices, byte for byte.

d)

Data stored on SS memory will last forever

19.

The ________ is the computer's main circuit board. It's a thin plate that holds the CPU, memory, connectors for the hard drive and optical drives, expansion cards to control the video and audio, and connections to your computer's ports.

a)

RAM

b)

CPU

c)

Optical Disc Drive

d)

Motherboard

20.

The _____, also called a processor, is located inside the computer case on the motherboard. It is sometimes called the brain of the computer, and its job is to carry out commands.

a)

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

b)

PUC (Processing Unit Central)

c)

CUP (Central Unit Processing)

d)

Center Process Unification