Question 1

What does ROM stand for in computer terminology?

Accepted Answer

Read-Only Memory

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Random Access Memory

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Rapid Output Memory

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Read-Once Memory

Question 2

What is the primary function of the bootstrap in a computer?

Accepted Answer

To load the operating system into RAM

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To store user files

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To enhance graphics performance

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To increase memory capacity

Question 3

Which of the following statements about RAM is true?

Accepted Answer

RAM is volatile and loses its contents when power is off

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RAM always retains data after shutdown

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RAM is non-volatile

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RAM is read-only

Question 4

What does POST stand for in the context of computer startup?

Accepted Answer

Power-On Self-Test

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Primary Output Self-Test

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Power Operating System Test

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Program Operating Self-Test

Question 5

How is ROM different from RAM?

Accepted Answer

ROM is non-volatile and read-only, while RAM is volatile and read/write

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RAM is used for permanent storage, ROM for temporary

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RAM is always faster than ROM

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ROM is larger than RAM

Question 6

What does firmware refer to in computing?

Accepted Answer

Software stored on ROM

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Applications installed on the hard drive

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Temporary files on RAM

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The operating system

Question 7

What happens during the POST process?

Accepted Answer

The computer checks the connected hardware components

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User preferences are set

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The operating system is loaded

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Files are backed up

Question 8

Why can’t a computer load the operating system directly from the hard drive when powered on?

Accepted Answer

The CPU does not recognize the hard drive initially

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The RAM is full

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The operating system is corrupted

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The hard drive is too slow

Question 9

Which memory is larger in capacity, typically?

Accepted Answer

RAM

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EEPROM

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Cache

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ROM

Question 10

What type of memory is stored on ROM in embedded systems?

Accepted Answer

Programs and initial instructions

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Operating system updates

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Temporary logs

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User-generated content

Question 11

What is a key characteristic of RAM?

Accepted Answer

It is volatile memory

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It is read-only

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It stores firmware

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It is non-volatile

Question 12

What type of memory is ROM generally considered?

Accepted Answer

Non-volatile memory

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Cache memory

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Temporary storage

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Volatile memory

Question 13

What is the main purpose of RAM in a computer?

Accepted Answer

To store data and instructions for currently running programs

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To execute programs directly

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To store the operating system permanently

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To hold the firmware

Question 14

What does RAM do with instructions before they are executed by the CPU?

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It holds them temporarily

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It stores them permanently

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It archives them

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It deletes them after execution

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