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GCSE Computer Science (Computer Systems) Quiz on Memory Quiz, created by Katie S on 04/05/2017.

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Memory Quiz

Memory Quiz

Question 1 of 16

1

RAM is slower than secondary storage

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 2 of 16

1

RAM is non-volatile

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 3 of 16

1

when software, applications and data are opened they are copied from secondary storage to RAM

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 4 of 16

1

When a computer turns on, the OS automatically loads

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 5 of 16

1

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

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 6 of 16

1

Computers have unlimited amount of RAM storage

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 7 of 16

1

when RAM runs out, virtual memory is used

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 8 of 16

1

virtual memory is where uncommonly used programs etc are stored

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 9 of 16

1

virtual memory is needed when the computer switches off

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 10 of 16

1

The CPU can easily read memory in virtual memory

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 11 of 16

1

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

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 12 of 16

1

ROM is volatile memory

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 13 of 16

1

ROM is found on a flash memory chip in the motherboard

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 14 of 16

1

the BIOS is not found on ROM, but instead on the OS

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 15 of 16

1

as soon as the computer is switched on, the CPU reads the ROM instructions

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 16 of 16

1

ROM can be written to, despite its name

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

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