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Question 1

What is the primary function of memory in a computer?

Answer 1

To store data and instructions for processing.

Question 2

True or False: RAM is a type of non-volatile memory.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The acronym RAM stands for _____.

Answer 3

Random Access Memory

Question 4

What type of memory is used for permanent storage?

Answer 4

Non-volatile memory

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of volatile memory? (A) Hard Drive (B) SSD (C) RAM (D) Flash Drive

Answer 5

C) RAM

Question 6

True or False: Data in RAM is retained when the power is turned off.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

What does the term ‘secondary storage’ refer to?

Answer 7

Storage that is not directly accessible by the CPU and is used for long-term data retention.

Question 8

Name one advantage of using SSD over HDD.

Answer 8

Faster read and write speeds.

Question 9

What is the purpose of cache memory?

Answer 9

To provide faster access to frequently used data and instructions.

Question 10

Fill in the blank: EEPROM stands for _____.

Answer 10

Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory

Question 11

Which memory type is typically faster: RAM or Cache?

Answer 11

Cache

Question 12

True or False: Flash memory is a type of volatile memory.

Answer 12

False

Question 13

What does the term ‘memory hierarchy’ refer to?

Answer 13

The structure that ranks different types of memory based on speed and cost.

Question 14

Which type of memory is typically used for system firmware?

Answer 14

ROM (Read-Only Memory)

Question 15

What is the main characteristic of ROM?

Answer 15

It is non-volatile and retains data without power.

Question 16

Fill in the blank: The main storage device in a computer is usually a _____.

Answer 16

Hard Disk Drive (HDD) or Solid State Drive (SSD)

Question 17

What is a key disadvantage of HDD compared to SSD?

Answer 17

HDDs have moving parts, making them more prone to failure.

Question 18

True or False: Virtual memory uses disk space to extend RAM.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

What is the purpose of virtual memory?

Answer 19

To allow a computer to compensate for physical memory shortages.

Question 20

What type of memory is used to store the BIOS?

Answer 20

ROM

Question 21

What does the term ‘data retrieval’ mean?

Answer 21

The process of accessing and fetching stored data from memory.

Question 22

Fill in the blank: The speed of memory is typically measured in _____.

Answer 22

Nanoseconds

Question 23

Which memory type is the slowest: Cache, RAM, or HDD?

Answer 23

HDD

Question 24

What is the role of the memory controller?

Answer 24

To manage the flow of data to and from the memory.

Question 25

True or False: Cache memory is usually larger than RAM.

Answer 25

False

Question 26

What is the main function of buffer memory?

Answer 26

To temporarily hold data while it is being transferred between two locations.

Question 27

What is the primary difference between static and dynamic RAM?

Answer 27

Static RAM does not need to be refreshed, while dynamic RAM does.