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What is the primary function of ROM in a computer system?
What is the primary function of ROM in a computer system?
Which statement accurately describes the nature of data stored in ROM?
Which statement accurately describes the nature of data stored in ROM?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of secondary storage?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of secondary storage?
What differentiates EPROM from PROM?
What differentiates EPROM from PROM?
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Which is a primary reason that RAM is considered a significant expense in computer manufacturing?
Which is a primary reason that RAM is considered a significant expense in computer manufacturing?
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Which statement accurately describes primary storage?
Which statement accurately describes primary storage?
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What is the main function of the arithmetic and logic unit (ALU)?
What is the main function of the arithmetic and logic unit (ALU)?
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How does RAM differ from ROM?
How does RAM differ from ROM?
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What happens to the data held in RAM if the power is turned off?
What happens to the data held in RAM if the power is turned off?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the usage of RAM?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the usage of RAM?
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What is meant by the term 'immediate access store' in relation to primary storage?
What is meant by the term 'immediate access store' in relation to primary storage?
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Which component directs and coordinates activities within the CPU?
Which component directs and coordinates activities within the CPU?
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Which of the following characteristics defines RAM?
Which of the following characteristics defines RAM?
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Study Notes
Primary Storage
- Primary storage is directly accessible to the CPU.
- Main memory or immediate access store (IMAS)
- Located on the motherboard
- Consists of RAM and ROM chips.
- RAM is volatile which means data is lost when the computer is turned off.
- RAM is temporary and used for active processing.
- RAM is expensive and has a limited capacity.
- ROM is nonvolatile which means data is retained when the computer is turned off.
- ROM stores the BIOS program and other system level programs.
- ROM is used for starting the computer.
Secondary Storage
- Also called auxiliary or backup storage.
- Permanent storage compared to RAM.
- Cheaper than primary storage.
- Unlimited capacity compared to primary storage.
- Examples include magnetic disks, optical disks, flash memory, and USB drives.
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Test your knowledge on primary and secondary storage systems in computers. This quiz covers the differences, characteristics, and examples of RAM, ROM, and various forms of auxiliary storage. Perfect for students learning about computer architecture.