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What type of memory is used to store data that needs to be accessed quickly by the CPU?

Cache Memory

Random Access Memory (RAM) (correct)

Virtual Memory

Read-Only Memory (ROM)

What does RAM stand for?

Random Access Memory (correct)

Rapid Application Memory

Readily Accessible Memory

Real-time Accessible Memory

Which of the following is a characteristic of RAM?

Sequential memory

Volatile memory (correct)

Non-volatile memory

Permanent memory

What does CPU stand for?

Central Processing Unit Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an operating system?

To manage computer hardware and software resources Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a hard disk drive (HDD) in a computer?

To store and retrieve digital information using rapidly rotating disks coated with magnetic material Signup and view all the answers

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Computer Hardware and Memory

Random Access Memory (RAM) is used to store data that needs to be accessed quickly by the CPU.
RAM stands for Random Access Memory.
A characteristic of RAM is that it is volatile, meaning its contents are lost when the power is turned off.

Computer Processing

CPU stands for Central Processing Unit.
The CPU is the primary component of a computer that executes most instructions that a computer program requires.

Operating System

The purpose of an operating system is to manage a computer's hardware and software resources, providing common services to computer programs.

Storage

The function of a hard disk drive (HDD) in a computer is to store data permanently, even when the power is turned off.

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Test your knowledge of computer memory with this RAM quiz! Explore what RAM stands for, its characteristics, and its role in storing data for quick access by the CPU. See how much you know about this essential component of computing.