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Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
.................... is computer memory that can be directly accessed by the CPU
Primary storage
Hard disk
SD Card
CD
Computer main memory is known as primary storage
False
True
Random access memory is known as ......
ROM
RAM
BIOS
ROM is ...
Read/write memory
Read access memory
Read only memory
The CPU cannot access a program directly from the hard disk. It must be loaded, by the operating system, into RAM.
False
True
............. memory loses its data once power to the memory chip is interrupted or lost.
Volatile
BIOS
.............. is volatile memory
ROM
RAM
BIOS stands for ..........
Basic input/output system
Byte input/output sequence
ROM .....
(Tick 3 answers)
Its content cannot be changed or overwritten
Used to store the computer boot up instructions (BIOS)
It is classed as non-volatile memory. It stores its data permanently
Volatile memory
RAM ....
(Tick 3 answers)
CPU can access any memory location, at any time, in any order.
Does not lose its data when the power is turned off
Volatile memory
Used as fast access storage as it is quicker to access by the CPU
