Y7 - Unit 3 - ROM vs RAM

What does ROM stand for?

• Random Only Memory

• Read-Only Memory

• Read-Only Machine

• Random Operating Memory

What does RAM stand for?

• Random Access Memory

• Read Access Memory

• Rapid Access Memory

• Read-Only Memory

Which of the following is a key difference between ROM and RAM?

• ROM is volatile, RAM is non-volatile

• ROM is non-volatile, RAM is volatile

• Both are volatile

• Both are non-volatile

Which type of memory is used to store the BIOS in a computer?

• RAM

• ROM

• Hard Drive

• Cache

Which of the following is a type of RAM?

• DRAM

• PROM

• EPROM

• EEPROM

Why is RAM important for a computer?

• It stores the operating system permanently

• It allows the computer to run multiple applications at once

• It stores the BIOS

• It is used for long-term data storage

Which of the following is NOT a type of RAM?

• SRAM

• DRAM

• PROM

• SDRAM

What is a common use of ROM in computers?

• To store temporary data

• To store the operating system

• To store firmware

• To store user files

Which memory is faster, RAM or ROM?

• RAM

• ROM

• They are the same speed

• It depends on the computer

Which of the following statements is true about RAM?

• It retains data when the computer is turned off

• It is used for permanent storage

• It is used for temporary storage

• It is slower than ROM