J277 Computer Science Primary Storage

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What is the primary purpose of Random-Access Memory (RAM)?

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To hold programs and data currently in use by the CPU

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Which memory type is used to store the bootstrap program?

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ROM

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What is the function of cache memory?

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To hold frequently accessed data for quick access

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What happens to programs in RAM when they are not currently executing?

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They are transferred to virtual memory

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What is the purpose of using virtual memory?

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To allow more applications to run than physical RAM can hold

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Characteristic of ROM: Volatile, Read-and-write, Non-volatile, Large compared to RAM

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Non-volatile

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What is the main characteristic of virtual memory?

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It uses part of the hard disk as if it were RAM

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What is a positive aspect of optical storage?

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Lightweight

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What is a negative aspect of solid-state storage?

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High cost

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What is a common negative aspect of magnetic storage?

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Fragile