Memory Devices in Multimedia Systems

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Which memory type is slower than main memory?

  • Primary Memory
  • Secondary Memory (correct)
  • Flash Memory
  • Internal Memory

Through which component are data and programs transferred from disk to cache memory?

  • CPU
  • Main Memory
  • Input Devices
  • Operating System (correct)

Which memory is also known as external memory or non-volatile?

  • Primary Memory
  • Flash Memory
  • Internal Memory
  • Secondary Memory (correct)

What is the purpose of cache memory in relation to the CPU?

<p>Speeds up access to frequently used data (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of storage device allows the CPU to access data after transferring it to main memory?

<p>CD-ROM (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which input device is commonly used for entering data into a computer?

<p>Keyboard (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is another name for primary memory?

<p>Internal Memory (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of memory gets lost when the power is switched off?

<p>RAM (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of cache memory?

<p>Speed up the CPU by holding frequently used data and programs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which memory type acts as a buffer between the CPU and main memory?

<p>Cache Memory (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of memory is generally made up of semiconductor devices?

<p>ROM (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do the data and instructions reside that are required to be processed earlier?

<p>Main Memory (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of operations does the CPU perform?

<p>Arithmetical and logical operations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what form does the CPU work with data?

<p>Discrete form (0 and 1) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which unit performs arithmetical and logical operations on the stored data?

<p>Arithmetic and Logic Unit (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which memory device temporarily stores data until the computer is ready to process it?

<p>Primary Memory (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the processed data transferred before being sent to an output device?

<p>Internal Storage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which memory device takes the data from an input device for storage?

<p>Memory Unit (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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