3.3 Memory and storage devices

Type of storage holds/stores data and applications temporarily or for a shorter period of time while the computer is running.

• RAM

• SSD

• Content management storage

• Enhanced data storage

... memory is also known as Immediate Access Storage and is where data is stored on the main computer memory.

• RAM

• ROM

• Enhanced data storage

• Front side storage

Which of the following is an example of primary storage (memory)?

• Hard drive

• Flash drive

• CPU

• ROM

Which of the following is not an example of primary storage (memory)?

• Cache

• RAM

• SSD

• ROM

Which of the following is an example of secondary storage (memory)?

• Cache

• RAM

• SSD

• ROM

Primary storage is much slower form of storage.

• True

• False

... memory chip is a permanent primary storage where the instructions are stored by manufacturers, and users are unable to overwrite the information stored on this device.

• RAM

• ROM

• CPU

• SSD

... is where software and some documents or pictures are stored onto a hard drive or externally onto a device such as a disk, which is easily accessible when required.

• Primary storage

• Secondary storage

• Enhanced data storage

• Front side storage

Which memory (storage) type can directly be accessible by CPU?

• Primary memory

• Secondary memory

If the instructions or data to be currently executed are copied, this is a ...

• Primary memory

• Secondary memory