1.2 Memory & Storage Part 1

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

• To store startup instructions

• To provide temporary storage of currently executing instructions and data

• To use part of the hard disk as if it were random-access memory

• To store permanent instructions and data not currently in use by the processor

Which type of memory is non-volatile and retains data when the computer is powered off?

• RAM

• Virtual memory

• ROM

• Secondary storage

What is the main use of optical storage?

• To store temporary data

• To store music, films, and archive files

• To provide high-speed access for applications

• To act as a backup for RAM

Which type of storage is known for high capacity and medium data access speed but is not very portable?

• Optical storage

• Solid-state storage

• Magnetic storage

• Virtual memory

What is the main advantage of solid-state storage over other types of storage?

• Low cost

• High portability and reliability

• High capacity

• Low data access speed

What does storage capacity refer to?

• The relative price of a storage device.

• The amount of data a storage device can store.

• A relative measure of confidence that a storage device will function correctly.

• The read/write access speed of a storage device.

Which factor measures how resistant a storage device is to damage and wear?

• Storage speed

• Storage portability

• Storage durability

• Storage cost

What does storage reliability refer to?

• The relative measure of confidence that a storage device will function correctly

• The read/write access speed of a storage device

• The amount of data a storage device can store

• The relative price of a storage device