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WorksheetsRETIRED Computer Science - 1.2 Memory and Storage (No Binary)
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 17mins
These temporary store of data will lose all contents when power is lost.
RAM
ROM
Registers
Cache
This permanent store of data saves contents when power is lost.
RAM
ROM
Registers
Cache
Why is a Hard Disk Drive (HDD) not very portable?
It has moving parts
It is too large
It will break if you touch it
It is too small
Volatile memory...
Retains any stored data when there's no power
Loses any stored data when there's no power
Is explosive when put directly in sunlight
Non-volatile memory...
Retains any stored data when there's no power
Loses any stored data when there's no power
Is stable even under extreme environmental conditions
Which statement is true?
ROM contains the operating system
RAM is part of the hard disk
RAM stores programs / data used by the CPU
ROM is volatile
Which storage or memory solution below is used to store the BIOS?
ROM
Secondary Storage
Magnetic Hard Disk
RAM
Which of the following are volatile?
RAM
Secondary Storage
ROM
Magnetic Hard Disk
Cache
What is RAM in Desktop Computers, Notebooks, and Smartphones is usually measured in?
Gigabytes
Megabytes
Kilobytes
Bytes
If BIOS was stored in the RAM what would happen?
It would run faster because RAM is quicker to read and write
It would get erased every time the computer shut off
The BIOS could be larger because RAM has larger capacities
It would remain after the computer has been shut off
RAM can be...
Read
Written
Erased
ROM can be...
Read
Written
Erased
Select the statements which best describe RAM as opposed to a description of ROM...
It is volatile
It is non-volatile
Usually smaller in capacity
Usually higher in capacity
Select the statements which best describe ROM versus a description of RAM...
It is volatile
It is non-volatile
Usually smaller in capacity
Usually higher in capacity
BIOS contains...
A set of instructions for starting up the computer
The operating system the computer runs on
Applications and general files
All the data stored on the computer
Which one is an example of solid state memory? (2-3)
RAM
ROM
SD Card
Cache
ROM
Magnetic Hard Disk
RAM
BIOS
What type of storage is a DVD?
Magnetic
Solid State
Optical
What type of storage is a USB memory stick?
Solid State
Optical
Magnetic
What type of storage is an SSD?
Magnetic
Optical
Solid State
Which of the following types of storage would it be possible to access data the quickest on?
Solid State
Magnetic
Optical
Which of the following types of storage is the most durable?
Optical
Magnetic
Solid State
Which of the following types of storage is the most expensive per GB?
Solid State
Magnetic
Optical
Why is a Magnetic Hard Disk Drive (HDD) not usually recommended for portable devices?
It has moving parts
It will break if you touch it
It is too small
It is too large
Which type of storage uses lasers to read the data?
Magnetic
All types
Solid state
Optical
Virtual memory is used to...
Allow a computer to continue to run if the computer runs out of space on it's HDD
Allow a computer to continue to run if the computer runs out of space on it's ROM
Allow a computer to continue to run if the computer runs out of space on it's RAM
Virtual memory occupies space on a computers...
ROM
RAM
Secondary Storage
CPU Cache
