Memory Quiz

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GCSE Computer Science (Computer Systems) Quiz on Memory Quiz, created by Katie S on 04/05/2017.
Katie S
Quiz by Katie S, updated more than 1 year ago
Katie S
Created by Katie S about 7 years ago
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Question 1

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RAM is slower than secondary storage
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 2

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RAM is non-volatile
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 3

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when software, applications and data are opened they are copied from secondary storage to RAM
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 4

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When a computer turns on, the OS automatically loads
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 5

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Main memory is where files, data and programs are being stored - even when switched off
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 6

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Computers have unlimited amount of RAM storage
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 7

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when RAM runs out, virtual memory is used
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 8

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virtual memory is where uncommonly used programs etc are stored
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 9

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virtual memory is needed when the computer switches off
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 10

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The CPU can easily read memory in virtual memory
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 11

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using virtual memory makes computers slow when switching between apps or using a memory-intensive application.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 12

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ROM is volatile memory
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 13

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ROM is found on a flash memory chip in the motherboard
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 14

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the BIOS is not found on ROM, but instead on the OS
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 15

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as soon as the computer is switched on, the CPU reads the ROM instructions
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 16

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ROM can be written to, despite its name
Answer
  • True
  • False
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