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2 Memory and storage

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  • Q1
    Which of the following is a type of primary storage?
    Hard drive
    CPU
    RAM
    GPU
    30s
  • Q2
    What does ROM stand for in the context of primary storage?
    Read-Only Memory
    Real-Time Operation Mode
    Random Output Monitor
    Run-Only Memory
    30s
  • Q3
    Which of the following is a primary storage device commonly found in smartphones and tablets?
    CD-ROM
    External Hard Drive
    Flash Memory
    Blu-ray Disc
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the main function of primary storage in a computer system?
    To provide power to the computer components
    To cool down the processor
    To display images on the screen
    To temporarily hold data and instructions that the CPU needs during processing
    30s
  • Q5
    Which of the following is a characteristic of primary storage?
    It is used for long-term data storage
    It is non-volatile and retains data after power off
    It is faster than secondary storage like hard drives
    It has larger storage capacity than secondary storage
    30s
  • Q6
    Which of the following is an example of volatile primary storage?
    DVD-RW
    RAM
    USB flash drive
    SSD
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the purpose of cache memory in a computer system?
    To cool down the processor
    To display images on the screen
    To provide power to the computer components
    To store frequently accessed data and instructions for quicker access by the CPU
    30s
  • Q8
    Which of the following is a type of non-volatile primary storage?
    Cache memory
    RAM
    ROM
    Virtual memory
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the primary function of virtual memory in a computer system?
    To provide power to the computer components
    To cool down the processor
    To extend the available primary storage capacity by using secondary storage as temporary storage
    To display images on the screen
    30s
  • Q10
    What is the difference between RAM and ROM in terms of data storage?
    RAM can be written to and erased, while ROM is read-only
    RAM is slower than ROM in accessing data
    RAM is used for long-term storage, while ROM is used for short-term storage
    RAM is volatile and temporary, while ROM is non-volatile and permanent
    30s
  • Q11
    Which of the following is a type of secondary storage in a computer system?
    RAM
    CPU
    Hard drive
    Motherboard
    30s
  • Q12
    What is the function of a USB flash drive in a computer system?
    It provides portable secondary storage
    It processes data for the CPU
    It controls the computer's display output
    It manages network connections
    30s
  • Q13
    Which of the following is an example of optical storage?
    SSD
    RAM
    USB flash drive
    DVD
    30s
  • Q14
    What is the purpose of using a cloud storage service as a form of secondary storage?
    To store data remotely and access it over the internet
    To increase the processing speed of the computer
    To provide power to the computer
    To connect multiple computers in a network
    30s
  • Q15
    What is the function of an external hard drive in a computer system?
    To manage the computer's power supply
    To process data for the CPU
    To provide additional secondary storage capacity
    To connect the computer to a network
    30s

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