Year 9 Memory and Storage

What component is responsible for supplying power to a computer system?

• Video Card

• Power Supply

• Monitor

• Hard Drive

Which component is essential for displaying visuals in a computer system?

• System Fan

• RAM Modules

• Video Card

• Optical Drive

What is the primary function of the motherboard in a computer?

• Data storage

• Power distribution

• Connecting all components

• Cooling the system

Which component is used for temporary data storage to enhance computer performance?

• Processors (CPU)

• RAM Modules

• Hard Drive

• Monitor

What is the primary purpose of RAM in a computer system?

• To store data permanently

• To provide temporary storage and access for running applications

• To enhance the external appearance of the system

• To cool down the system components

Which of the following is NOT a function of ROM?

• Storing firmware

• Storing temporary data for currently running programs

• Booting up the computer system

• Storing permanent instructions

What is cache memory primarily used for in a computer system?

• To store user data files like documents and photos

• To act as the main storage for the operating system

• To provide high-speed data storage and access to the CPU

• To store backup copies of documents

Which of the following would NOT be a reason for choosing a particular type of secondary storage?

• Cost effectiveness

• Color of the storage device

• Speed of data retrieval

• Capacity of storage

Which type of memory is volatile and loses data when the power is turned off?

• ROM

• RAM

• Secondary Storage

• None of the above

Which type of memory is non-volatile and retains data even when the power is turned off?

• RAM

• ROM

• Secondary Storage

• All of the above