Worksheets1.2.1 Ram and Rom
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
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.
This memory stores the data of the operating system and programs that are currently running, for access by the CPU.
a)
RAM
b)
ROM
c)
Cache memory
d)
Flash memory
6.
Why is ROM need in a computer system?
a)
It stores the 'bootstrap loader' which is needed to load the operating system.Without it, the computer wouldn't turn on.
b)
It stores the data of the operating system and programs that are currently running, for access by the CPU.
7.
This is a method of making a computer appear to have more primary memory than it has really has physically. For instance a PC might have 2Gb of RAM as primary memory, but ___ of 4Gb. If a computer relies on this memory it will be slow.
a)
Virtual Memory
b)
Random Access Memory
c)
Read Only Memory
d)
Cache Memory
8.
Why is Virtual Memory needed in a computer system?
a)
It is used as a fast type of memory for programs currently in use to speed up the performance of a computer.
b)
When several programs run at the same time, the RAM can be full. Instead of closing programs the Operating system uses virtual memory to store some data.
9.
Where is data stored when it is Virtual Memory?
a)
It is stored on a area of a secondary storage device e.g. hard disk drive.
b)
It is stored in the RAM.
c)
It is stored in the ROM.
d)
It is stored in an optical drive e.g. CD.
10.
Which of these is Non-Volatile
a)
RAM
b)
ROM
c)
Registers
d)
Virtual Memory
11.
Function of RAM
a)
Bootstrap
b)
Currently Used Instructions
c)
BIOS
d)
Memory Management
12.
Function of ROM
a)
Load up Bootstrap
b)
Currently Used Instructions
c)
Frequently Used Instructions
d)
Saves Data
13.
What is Faster?
a)
RAM
b)
Cache
c)
ROM
14.
What level of cache is better?
a)
Level 1
b)
Level 2
c)
Level 3
d)
Equal
15.
Which of these is attached to the CPU?
a)
Cache
b)
RAM
c)
Operating System
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