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WorksheetsLearning Checkpoint 3: Primary & Secondary Storage
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is memory?
An internal component which only holds data
An external component which only holds data and programs
An internal component which only holds data and programs
What are the three types of memory?
RAM, ROM and cache
RAM, CPU and cache
RAM, ROM and cloud storage
In terms of memory, what does volatile mean?
The memory retains its contents when the power is removed
The memory can be overwritten
The memory loses its contents when the power is removed
Which of these statements about read only memory is true?
ROM is non-volatile and can only be read from
ROM is volatile and can only be read from
ROM is non-volatile and can be read from and written to
Which of these statements about random access memory is true?
RAM is non-volatile and can only be read from
RAM is volatile and can only be read from
RAM is volatile and can be read from and written to
What is cache memory used for?
Temporarily holding frequently used data and instructions
Extending the available RAM
Extending the available ROM
In terms of memory, what does non-volatile mean?
The memory can be overwritten
The memory retains its contents when the power is removed
The memory loses its contents when the power is removed
Which of these statements about cache memory is true?
Cache memory is non-volatile and can only be read from
Cache memory is non-volatile and can only be written to
Cache memory is volatile and can be read from and written to
What type of memory would hold the basic input/output system (BIOS)?
RAM
Cache
ROM
What is held in RAM?
Data and instructions in use
Cache memory
The basic input/output system
What is the purpose of secondary storage?
To extend RAM
To store data and programs long-term
To hold data and programs that are currently in use
What type of storage is a hard disk drive?
Optical
Magnetic
Solid state
What type of medium is a CD, DVD and Blu-ray disc?
Solid state
Magnetic
Optical
Which of these characteristics makes solid state storage especially suited to portable devices?
Low power consumption
High-speed data access
Long lifespan
Which of the following devices would be most suitable for high-speed, long-term storage of programs and data?
Magnetic hard disk drive
Solid state drive
USB memory stick
