Memory

Question 1

_________ holds data, instructions, and information. It is also contained on chips connected to the system board.

Answer 1

memory

Question 2

There are three well-known types of memory chips

Answer 2

1. random-access memory (RAM)
2. read-only memory (ROM)
3. flash memory

Question 3

______________ chips hold the program (sequence of instructions) and data that the CPU is presently processing.

Answer 3

random-access memory (RAM)

Question 4

RAM is called __________ or __________ storage because everything in most types of RAM is lost as soon as the computer is turned off.

Answer 4

• temporary
• volatile

Question 5

____________ improves processing by acting as a temporary high-speed holding area between the memory and the CPU.

Answer 5

cache memory

Question 6

________________ is a RAM expansion module that can be added to a computer system to expand memory.

Answer 6

dual in-line memory module (DIMM)

Question 7

With ____________, large programs are divided into parts that are read into RAM as needed. The parts are stored on a secondary device usually a hard disk.

Answer 7

virtual memory

Question 8

_______________ chips have information stored in them by the manufacturer.

Answer 8

read-only memory (ROM)

Question 9

ROM chips are_____________ and control essential system operations.

Answer 9

nonvolatile storage

Question 10

___________ offers a combination of the features of RAM. It does not lose its contents when power is removed.

Answer 10

flash memory

Question 11

Flash memory is used for a wide range of applications. For example, it is used to store the start-up instructions for a computer. This information is called the ____________________.

Answer 11

BIOS (basic input/output system)