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RAM, ROM, Virtual Memory

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What does RAM stand for?
a)
Random All Memory
b)
Read All Memry
c)
Random Access Memory
d)
Read Access Memory
2.
If the RAM is upgraded from 512MB to 4GB, what will be the biggest benefit?
a)
More programs and data can be opened at the same time
b)
The operating system will be faster
c)
There will be more hard drive space
d)
The computer will be quicker if you open a document
3.
 Random Access Memory (RAM) falls into the category of the so-called volatile storage media. It requires a continuous flow of electricity to preserve its contents thus all the data stored in RAM lasts only while the power is on.
a)
True 
b)
False
4.
RAM is non-volatile memory
a)
True
b)
False
5.
What does ROM stand for?
a)
Random Only Memory
b)
Random Only Memory
c)
Rapid Only Machine
d)
Read Only Memory
6.

ROM Vs RAM: What is used to boot up the computer when it is switched on...

a)

RAM

b)

ROM

7.

What does non-volatile mean?

a)

Data isn't lost once power is switched off.

b)

Once power is switched off, all data on it is lost.

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 RAM gets full, instead of closing programs the Operating system uses virtual memory to store some data.

9.

Why will a system create virtual memory?

a)

It is created when a computer is running many processes at once and RAM is running low.

b)

It is non- volatile.

c)

It is created when a computer is running many processes at once and ROM is running low.

d)

It is created when the processor is running at capacity.

10.

Memory that uses secondary storage so that it seems like an entire program is running from RAM

a)

Cache Memory

b)

Virtual Memory

c)

Flash Memory

d)

Registers

11.
Virtual memory typically uses two storage devices, RAM and ______________.
a)
the hard drive
b)
ROM
c)
a secondary piece of RAM
d)
a CD-ROM
12.
A program stored in virtual memory may run slower than a program stored on the RAM
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE