Memory and Storage Lesson Quiz

Which of the following is a characteristic of memory (RAM) as opposed to storage?

• Non-volatile

• Slower Access

• Large Capacity

• Fast Access

What is a characteristic of storage, such as a hard drive, that distinguishes it from memory (RAM)?

• Volatile

• Fast Access

• Non-volatile

• Small Capacity

What is the primary purpose of computer storage?

• To process data quickly

• To permanently keep data on a computer on a long-term basis

• To provide temporary data access

• To increase the speed of the computer

Which of the following is a characteristic of computer storage?

• Volatile

• Loses content when power is turned off

• Faster than memory

• Non-Volatile

Which of the following is NOT a type of computer storage?

• HDD

• SSD

• RAM

• USB drives

How does the speed of storage compare to memory?

• Storage is faster than memory

• Storage is the same speed as memory

• Storage is much slower than memory

• The speed of storage cannot be compared to memory

What is the primary component that makes up computer memory?

• Hard disk drive (HDD)

• Solid-state drive (SSD)

• Random access memory (RAM)

• Read-only memory (ROM)

Is computer memory volatile or non-volatile?

• Volatile – retains its content when power is turned off

• Non-volatile – retains its content when power is turned off

• Volatile – loses all its content when power is turned off

• Non-volatile – loses all its content when power is turned off

How is RAM connected to the CPU?

• Through a narrow and slow bus

• Through a wireless connection

• Through a wide and fast bus

• It is not directly connected to the CPU

Which type of memory is the fastest ?

• Disk Cache

• Main Memory

• Registers

• STORAGE