What is a key difference between primary and secondary memory?

OCR Entry level revision

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Computers
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6th - 8th Grade
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Hard
Ms Southwood
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Primary memory is larger than secondary memory.
Primary memory is external storage.
Primary memory is faster and temporary, while secondary memory is slower and permanent.
Primary memory is used for backups.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of RAM?
To permanently store data.
To connect to the internet.
To run software applications.
To temporarily store data for quick access.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do computers use binary?
Because it uses more memory.
Because they are digital and can only store on or off.
Because it is easier for humans to read.
Because it allows for more complex calculations.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of these is the equivalent of a kilobyte?
1024 bytes.
2048 bytes.
1000 bytes.
512 bytes.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a character set?
A hardware component.
A type of software.
A collection of characters that can be used in computing.
A programming language.
6.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
How do you work out the size of a text file?
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7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an algorithm?
A step-by-step procedure for solving a problem
A type of computer hardware
A programming language
A data storage method
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