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1.2 Memory & Storage Part 1

Authored by J Whipp

Computers

9th Grade

1.2 Memory & Storage Part 1
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

RAM

Virtual memory

ROM

Secondary storage

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Storage speed

Storage portability

Storage durability

Storage cost

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