1.2_assessment_Computer Memory Quiz

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

• To store the operating system permanently

• To provide temporary storage for active processes

• To store data permanently

• To manage input and output devices

Which type of storage is known for having no moving parts?

• Optical storage

• Magnetic storage

• Solid state storage

• Virtual memory

What is the main difference between ROM and RAM?

• ROM is volatile, RAM is non-volatile

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

• ROM is non-volatile, RAM is volatile

• ROM is faster than RAM

Which of the following is an advantage of solid state storage?

• High capacity

• Low cost

• Fast speed

• High durability

What is the smallest unit of data storage?

• Byte

• Bit

• Nibble

• Kilobyte

Which of the following is a method to convert data for computer processing?

• Decimal conversion

• Binary conversion

• Hexadecimal conversion

• Octal conversion

What is the process of converting 8-bit positive denary into binary called?

• Binary shifting

• Binary addition

• Binary conversion

• Binary subtraction

What is the term used to describe the use of binary code to represent characters?

• Character set

• Binary set

• ASCII set

• Unicode set

What is metadata?

• Data about data

• Data storage unit

• Data conversion method

• Data compression technique

What is the purpose of file compression?

• To increase file size

• To reduce file size

• To convert file format

• To enhance file quality