Understanding RAM in Computer Architecture
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What is the function of a USB flash drive?

  • To project light onto a CD track
  • To power the computer
  • To store and transfer data (correct)
  • To display information on a screen
  • Which of the following is considered an output device?

  • Mouse
  • Hard drive
  • Touch screen (correct)
  • Keyboard
  • What does a byte consist of?

  • 4 bits
  • 8 bits (correct)
  • 12 bits
  • 16 bits
  • Which device allows the computer to receive information from the outside world?

    <p>USB flash drive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of bits in computing?

    <p>Make up the binary system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In computing, what role does a hard drive typically play?

    <p>Storage device</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of RAM in a computer system?

    <p>Provides a work area for the CPU to access and use data quickly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the main storage device in a computer?

    <p>Hard Drive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the data stored in RAM when the computer is turned off?

    <p>It is lost as RAM is volatile memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which memory type is a smaller form of RAM, used to speed up processing by storing frequently accessed items?

    <p>Cache</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of virtual memory in a computer system?

    <p>To provide temporary data storage when RAM is full</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of a computer architecture communicates with external input and output devices?

    <p>Controller</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a CD-ROM drive in a computer system?

    <p>Records and reads data from CDs using a laser diode</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of Cache memory in a computer system?

    <p>To speed up processing by storing frequently accessed items</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of a computer system connects the hard disk and CPU to provide temporary data storage?

    <p>Virtual Memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of Random Access Memory (RAM)?

    <p>Acts as temporary storage for working memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hardware component cannot be changed by the user?

    <p>Read-only memory (ROM)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of storage is Read-only memory (ROM)?

    <p>Permanent storage in the computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a motherboard in a computer system?

    <p>Contains the CPU and main memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of Random Access Memory (RAM) in a computer?

    <p>Acts as temporary storage for data and programs currently in use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component contains instructions that allow the computer to start up and perform basic functions?

    <p>Read-only memory (ROM)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a computer system, what is the primary function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU)?

    <p>Processes data and instructions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of a computer system is responsible for processing graphics and sound?

    <p>Sound card</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'RAM' stand for in computer architecture?

    <p>Random Access Memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ROM stand for in relation to computer hardware?

    <p>Read-only Memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

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