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J277 OCR CS GCSE - Primary and Secondary Storage

Total questions: 78

Worksheet time: 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
ROM stands for...
a)
Read Optical Memory
b)
Random Only Memory
c)
Read Only Memory
d)
Random Optical Memory
2.
RAM stands for ...
a)
Read Access Memory
b)
Random Application Memory
c)
Read Application Memory
d)
Random Access Memory
3.
A computer has 1024 megabytes of RAM. That is the same as ...
a)
1 Gb
b)
1000 Gb
c)
1 Kb
d)
1 Tb
4.
The characteristics of RAM are it is .....
a)
Permanent, non-volatile, not expandable and you can't write to it
b)
Temporary, volatile, expandable and you can write to it.
5.
This memory stores the data of the operating system and programs that are currently running, for access by the CPU.
a)
RAM
b)
ROM
c)
Cache memory
d)
Flash memory
6.
Why is ROM need in a computer system?
a)
It stores the 'bootstrap loader' which is needed to load the operating system.Without it, the computer wouldn't turn on.
b)
It stores the data of the operating system and programs that are currently running, for access by the CPU.
7.
This is a method of making a computer appear to have more primary memory than it has really has physically. For instance a PC might have 2Gb of RAM as primary memory, but ___ of 4Gb.  If a computer relies on this memory it will be slow.
a)
Virtual Memory
b)
Random Access Memory
c)
Read Only Memory
d)
Cache Memory
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 several programs run at the same time, the RAM can be full. Instead of closing programs the Operating system uses virtual memory to store some data.
9.
Where is data stored when it is Virtual Memory?
a)
It is stored on a area of a secondary storage device e.g. hard disk drive.
b)
It is stored in the RAM.
c)
It is stored in the ROM.
d)
It is stored in an optical drive e.g. CD.
10.
What is a disadvantage of Virtual Memory?
a)
Read/Write speed of a hard disk drive is slower than RAM. If the computer has to rely on this, the system is much slower.
b)
Read/Write speeds of a hard drive are faster than RAM, meaning the system is much faster.
11.
A type of non-volatile solid state memory technology.
a)
RAM
b)
ROM
c)
Cache memory
d)
Flash memory
12.

Which of these is Non-Volatile

a)

RAM

b)

ROM

c)

Registers

d)

Virtual Memory

13.

Function of RAM

a)

Bootstrap

b)

Currently Used Instructions

c)

BIOS

d)

Memory Management

14.

Function of ROM

a)

Load up Bootstrap

b)

Currently Used Instructions

c)

Frequently Used Instructions

d)

Saves Data

15.

What is Faster?

a)

RAM

b)

Cache

c)

ROM

16.

What level of cache is better?

a)

Level 1

b)

Level 2

c)

Level 3

d)

Equal

17.

Which of these are Main Memory

a)

RAM

b)

ROM

c)

Cache

d)

Flash

18.

Which of these is attached to the CPU?

a)

Cache

b)

RAM

c)

Operating System

19.

Which is Faster?

a)

Cache

b)

ROM

20.

What is the backup of RAM?

a)

Virtual Memory

b)

Operating System

21.

Why is secondary storage needed?

a)

Because it can hold data that can be easily accessed.

b)

Because it can hold data that can be quickly processed.

c)

Because it can hold data that can be easily modified.

d)

Because it can hold data that can be retained when switched off.

22.

Which characteristic measures the cost per GB of a storage device?

a)

Cost

b)

Reliability

c)

Durability

d)

Capacity

23.

Which characteristic measures the resistance of a storage device to external factors?

a)

Cost

b)

Reliability

c)

Durability

d)

Capacity

24.

Which characteristic measures the rate at which data can be read and transferred from a storage device?

a)

Cost

b)

Reliability

c)

Durability

d)

Speed

25.

Which characteristic measures how well a storage device performs over a long period of time?

a)

Cost

b)

Reliability

c)

Durability

d)

Capacity

26.

What is the cost per GB measurement for a storage device?

a)

Price per gigabyte

b)

Expense per petabyte

c)

Price per megabyte

d)

Cost per terabyte

27.

Which of the following is an advantage of Solid State Storage?

a)

It has spinning disks to read the data

b)

The storage device is lightweight and silent

c)

SSDs are very cheap to buy and have lots of storage

28.

'A laser is shone onto the disc and the light is reflected based upon whether it hits a pit or land' describes which storage device?

a)

Cloud storage

b)

Optical storage

c)

Magnetic storage

d)

Solid State storage

29.

Which of the following describes the functionality of solid state storage?

a)

Traps electrons behind blocks of floating gates

b)

Spinning discs are read using a read-write head

c)

Access is only possible if you have a connection to the internet

d)

Has a series of pits and lands that reflect light to a sensor

30.

Which of the following storage devices is most suitable for use in mobile devices?

a)

Cloud

b)

Magnetic

c)

Solid State

d)

Optical

31.

Choose the most appropriate storage device for an all terrain camera crew tracking lions across Africa...

a)

Cloud Storage

b)

Solid State Storage

c)

Magnetic Storage

d)

Optical Storage

32.
Optical device, fairly fragile, easy to snap or scratch.
a)
Flash memory
b)
Magnetic Tape
c)
CD
d)
Hard disk
33.
This storage device needs a computer with a specific  drive in order to read the disk. Cannot be read by a CD drive or DVD drive.  Used for high definition films.
a)
Blu-ray
b)
CD
c)
DVD
d)
Bluetooth
34.
Same as 1,024 GB
a)
1 TB
b)
1 GB
c)
1MB
d)
1 KB
35.
Very portable as it is designed to be fitted into small electronic devices.
a)
Flash memory devices
b)
Internal hard disk
c)
Magnetic tape
d)
Server
36.
The most durable storage device as it has not moving parts
a)
Solid State Storage
b)
Magnetic Storage
c)
Optical Storage
37.
Typically has the largest storage capacity and is the cheapest per gb.
a)
Magnetic storage
b)
Solid state storage
c)
Optical storage
38.

A computer's external hard drive is often considered a _______ storage device

a)

primary

b)

secondary

c)

tertiary

d)

tertiary

39.

Which type of storage is directly accessible to the CPU?

a)

Primary

b)

Secondary

c)

Offline

40.

Information that we no longer seeing on the screen has been erased from RAM.

a)

True

b)

False

41.
RAM & ROM are known as what kind of memory?
a)
Secondary storage
b)
Main memory
c)
Registers
d)
Flash memory
42.
In terms of computer memory, what is meant by the term 'volatile'?
a)
It retains its content when power is cut
b)
It loses its contents when power is cut
c)
It is not stable and should not be used
d)
Memory chips can overheat
43.
A computer has 1024 megabytes of RAM. That is the same as ...
a)
1 Gb
b)
1000 Gb
c)
1 Kb
d)
1 Tb
44.
Used in the PC's BIOS
a)
RAM
b)
ROM
45.
A computer has 1024 megabytes of RAM. That is the same as ...
a)
1 Gb
b)
1000 Gb
c)
1 Kb
d)
1 Tb
46.

The function of the cache is...

a)

temporarily store data or control information needed by the CPU

b)

Direct the flow of instructions and data

c)

perform mathematical and logic functions

d)

store the most frequently used data and instructions

e)

carry data/control signals/information about RAM locations around

47.

Keyword for primary memory which requires power to retain data

(a)  

48.

Keyword for primary memory which retains data even when power is turned off

(a)  

49.

Volatile Memory

a)

RAM

b)

ROM

50.

Non-Volatile Memory

a)

RAM

b)

ROM

51.

Can only be read from, not written to

a)

RAM

b)

ROM

52.

Small amount of memory built into the motherboard

a)

RAM

b)

ROM

53.

Can be read from and written to

a)

RAM

b)

ROM

54.

Contains the BIOS (Basic Input Output System) - The instructions needed for the computer to boot up

a)

RAM

b)

ROM

55.

Programs and files currently in use are stored here

a)

RAM

b)

ROM

56.

When RAM gets full, what is used instead

(a)  

57.

Virtual Memory is located in 

(a)  

58.

Items in Virtual Memory first needed to be loaded back into what to be used by the CPU

(a)  

59.
Transfering a presentation from a laptop to a PC: Pick the most suitable device
a)
Hard Drive
b)
CD
c)
USB Memory Stick
d)
SD Card
60.
Sending lots of holiday photos to grandparents: Pick the most suitable device
a)
Hard Drive
b)
CD
c)
USB Memory Stick
d)
SD Card
61.
Backing up business files regulary: Pick the most suitable device
a)
Hard Drive
b)
CD
c)
USB Memory Stick
d)
SD Card
62.
A student needs to bring their homework into school: Pick the most suitable device
a)
Hard Drive
b)
CD
c)
USB Memory Stick
d)
SD Card
63.
Distributing a video game for a console: Pick the most suitable device
a)
Hard Drive
b)
CD
c)
USB Memory Stick
d)
SD Card
64.
A ______ is the main storage device in your computer
a)
CPU
b)
Hard Drive
c)
Motherboard
d)
RAM
65.
Most fragile device, easily snapped or scratched
a)
Flash Memory
b)
Magnetic Tape
c)
CD
d)
Hard Drive
66.
Fastest read and write times on this type of device
a)
Flash Memory
b)
Magnetic Tape
c)
CD
d)
Hard Drive
67.
Not intended to be a portable storage device
a)
CD
b)
Flash Memory
c)
DVD
d)
Hard Drive
68.
Same as 1000GB
a)
1TB
b)
1GB
c)
1MB
d)
1KB
69.
Very portable as it is designed to fit into small electronic devices
a)
Hard Drive
b)
Magnetic Tape
c)
CD
d)
Flash Memory
70.
Most durable as it has no moving parts
a)
Solid State Storage
b)
Magnetic Storage
c)
Optical Storage
d)
None of these
71.
Offers the largest capacity devices
a)
Solid State Storage
b)
Magnetic Storage
c)
Optical Storage
d)
None of these
72.
Best for distributing small amounts of files as a freebie with a magazine
a)
Solid State Storage
b)
Magnetic Storage
c)
Optical Storage
d)
None of these
73.
Offers the smallest capacity on each storage media
a)
Solid State Storage
b)
Magnetic Storage
c)
Optical Storage
d)
None of these
74.
Most expensive per GB
a)
Solid State Storage
b)
Magnetic Storage
c)
Optical Storage
d)
None of these
75.
Cheapest per GB
a)
Solid State Storage
b)
Magnetic Storage
c)
Optical Storage
d)
None of these
76.
Least durable storage device
a)
Solid State Storage
b)
Magnetic Storage
c)
Optical Storage
d)
None of these
77.
Small physical size, best used in drones and cameras
a)
Solid State Storage
b)
Magnetic Storage
c)
Optical Storage
d)
None of these
78.
Best used in servers for large amounts of data
a)
Solid State Storage
b)
Magnetic Storage
c)
Optical Storage
d)
None of these

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