RAM Usage Based on Computer Applications Quiz

Complementary metal-oxide semiconductor memory

Amount of time it takes processor to read data from memory

Memory that can be erased electronically and rewritten

<p>To store music tracks that can be copied from a computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Determines how quickly the processor can read data from memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To retain information when other power is turned off</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Helps speed computer processes by storing frequently used instructions and data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>L1 cache is built into the processor and faster but has a smaller capacity, while L2 cache is slower but has a larger capacity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Firmware, Mask ROM, and PROM (Programmable ROM).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>L3 cache is only on computers that use L2 advanced transfer cache, and it helps improve performance by providing additional storage for frequently used data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Flash memory is non-volatile and can be electronically erased and reprogrammed, whereas other types of memory are typically read-only or volatile.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Flash memory can be electronically erased and reprogrammed multiple times.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Program instructions transfer in and out of RAM by loading them from the hard disk into RAM when the program is started and removing them from RAM when the program is closed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The two basic types of RAM chips are the most common type of RAM and the newer type called Magnetoresistive RAM (MRAM).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Memory resides on a small circuit board called a Memory Module (Memory Card) that is inserted into memory slots on the motherboard.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The amount of RAM an application requires depends on the types of software you plan to use. For optimal performance, more RAM than the minimum specifications is recommended.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When a program is quit, its program instructions are removed from RAM, leading to the program no longer being displayed on the screen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Having more RAM than the minimum specifications is recommended for optimal performance because it allows for smoother operation and better multitasking capabilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers