18 Questions
Which memory type is slower than main memory?
Secondary Memory
Through which component are data and programs transferred from disk to cache memory?
Operating System
Which memory is also known as external memory or non-volatile?
Secondary Memory
What is the purpose of cache memory in relation to the CPU?
Speeds up access to frequently used data
Which type of storage device allows the CPU to access data after transferring it to main memory?
CD-ROM
Which input device is commonly used for entering data into a computer?
Keyboard
What is another name for primary memory?
Internal Memory
Which type of memory gets lost when the power is switched off?
RAM
What is the main function of cache memory?
Speed up the CPU by holding frequently used data and programs
Which memory type acts as a buffer between the CPU and main memory?
Cache Memory
Which type of memory is generally made up of semiconductor devices?
ROM
Where do the data and instructions reside that are required to be processed earlier?
Main Memory
What type of operations does the CPU perform?
Arithmetical and logical operations
In what form does the CPU work with data?
Discrete form (0 and 1)
Which unit performs arithmetical and logical operations on the stored data?
Arithmetic and Logic Unit
Which memory device temporarily stores data until the computer is ready to process it?
Primary Memory
Where is the processed data transferred before being sent to an output device?
Internal Storage
Which memory device takes the data from an input device for storage?
Memory Unit
Test your knowledge on memory devices in multimedia systems. Explore the concepts of primary and secondary memory and how they store processed data and intermediate results.
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