25 Questions
What is the function of a USB flash drive?
To store and transfer data
Which of the following is considered an output device?
Touch screen
What does a byte consist of?
8 bits
Which device allows the computer to receive information from the outside world?
USB flash drive
What is the main function of bits in computing?
Make up the binary system
In computing, what role does a hard drive typically play?
Storage device
What is the function of RAM in a computer system?
Provides a work area for the CPU to access and use data quickly
Which term refers to the main storage device in a computer?
Hard Drive
What happens to the data stored in RAM when the computer is turned off?
It is lost as RAM is volatile memory
Which memory type is a smaller form of RAM, used to speed up processing by storing frequently accessed items?
Cache
What is the purpose of virtual memory in a computer system?
To provide temporary data storage when RAM is full
Which component of a computer architecture communicates with external input and output devices?
Controller
What is the role of a CD-ROM drive in a computer system?
Records and reads data from CDs using a laser diode
What is the function of Cache memory in a computer system?
To speed up processing by storing frequently accessed items
Which component of a computer system connects the hard disk and CPU to provide temporary data storage?
Virtual Memory
What is the function of Random Access Memory (RAM)?
Acts as temporary storage for working memory
Which hardware component cannot be changed by the user?
Read-only memory (ROM)
What type of storage is Read-only memory (ROM)?
Permanent storage in the computer
What is the purpose of a motherboard in a computer system?
Contains the CPU and main memory
What is the main function of Random Access Memory (RAM) in a computer?
Acts as temporary storage for data and programs currently in use
Which component contains instructions that allow the computer to start up and perform basic functions?
Read-only memory (ROM)
In a computer system, what is the primary function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU)?
Processes data and instructions
Which component of a computer system is responsible for processing graphics and sound?
Sound card
What does the term 'RAM' stand for in computer architecture?
Random Access Memory
What does ROM stand for in relation to computer hardware?
Read-only Memory
Learn about Random Access Memory (RAM) and how it is utilized as the primary work area for a computer's processing applications. Explore how RAM allows for data to be accessed, changed, and written repeatedly.
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