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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of bits in computing?

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

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

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

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

<p>Hard Drive (D)</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 (B)</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 (D)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Controller (B)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Which hardware component cannot be changed by the user?

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

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

<p>Permanent storage in the computer (B)</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 (A)</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 (C)</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) (C)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

What does ROM stand for in relation to computer hardware?

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

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