Comparing RAM and ROM

What is a unique feature of RAM that allows any location to be accessed at the same time?

• Sequential access

• Random access

• Limited access

• Restricted access

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

• It is saved automatically

• It is lost

• It is transferred to secondary storage

• It is encrypted

What is the term used to describe RAM's need for power to hold data?

• Non-volatile

• Volatile

• Stable

• Permanent

What is typically stored in ROM?

• User documents

• Boot sequence (BIOS)

• Temporary files

• Internet cache

How is ROM different from RAM in terms of data retention?

• ROM is volatile

• ROM is non-volatile

• ROM is faster

• ROM is larger

What does the term "random access" in RAM refer to?

• Accessing data in a sequence

• Accessing any location with no impact on speed

• Accessing data randomly without order

• Accessing data with a delay

Which type of memory is non-volatile?

• RAM

• ROM

• Both RAM and ROM

• Neither RAM nor ROM

What is the main purpose of RAM?

• Store boot-up instructions

• Store data and instructions during processing

• Store the BIOS

• Store user manuals

Which memory type is read-only?

• RAM

• ROM

• Both RAM and ROM

• Neither RAM nor ROM

What is the role of the boot sequence in a computer system?

• To shut down the computer

• To load the operating system into RAM

• To delete temporary files

• To update the BIOS