7 J277 1.2 RAM and ROM

What are the two main types of primary memory in a computer system?

• RAM and Cache

• ROM and Hard Drive

• RAM and ROM

• ROM and CPU

What is the role of ROM in a computer system?

• To store temporary data

• To hold the operating system when the computer is running

• To contain the first instructions for the computer when it is turned on

• To store user files

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

• To store the operating system and programs when the computer is running

• To hold the first instructions for the computer when it is turned on

• To store user files permanently

• To manage input and output devices

What happens to the data stored in RAM when the power is turned off?

• It remains intact

• It is lost

• It is transferred to the hard drive

• It is backed up automatically

What is the key difference between RAM and ROM?

• RAM is non-volatile, ROM is volatile

• RAM is read-only, ROM is read and write

• RAM is volatile, ROM is non-volatile

• RAM is used for permanent storage, ROM is used for temporary storage