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WorksheetsGCSE J277 - 1.2.1 - Primary Storage
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 7mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Can store data when the power is turned off
a)
RAM
b)
ROM
2.
Holds any data whilst a program is running
a)
RAM
b)
ROM
3.
Used in the PC's BIOS
a)
RAM
b)
ROM
4.
Classed as volatile memory
a)
RAM
b)
ROM
5.
Holds parts of the operating system currently in use
a)
RAM
b)
ROM
6.
Used in embedded systems as a small store of software
a)
RAM
b)
ROM
7.
Fast access by the CPU
a)
RAM
b)
ROM
8.
Classed as nonvolatile memory
a)
RAM
b)
ROM
9.
Saves data when powered off
a)
RAM
b)
ROM
10.
Deletes data when powered off
a)
RAM
b)
ROM
11.
RAM stands for
a)
Read Always Memory
b)
Random Available Memory
c)
Random Access Mode
d)
Random Access Memory
12.
ROM stands for
a)
Read Only Mode
b)
Read Only Memory
c)
Read On Memory
d)
Read Only Machine
13.
The purpose of RAM is to…
a)
Save data long term
b)
Stores programs and data while you're currently working on it
14.
ROM contains the BIOS instructions
a)
True
b)
False
15.
An operating system does not make use of RAM
a)
True
b)
False
16.
Extra RAM will improve the performance of your computer
a)
True
b)
False
17.
Virtual Memory is located in
a)
The CPU
b)
The Hard Disk
c)
CD Drive
d)
Motherboard
18.
Virtual Memory is used when RAM is full
a)
True
b)
False
19.
Virtual Memory is faster than RAM
a)
True
b)
False
20.
Less RAM means the computer will perform better
a)
True
b)
False
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