1.2 Memory

Question 1

Volatile

Answer 1

Memory which requires constant electrical
charge. If the power is turned off, then the data
is lost.

Question 2

Non-volatile

Answer 2

Memory which can retain its data when the power is turned off.

Question 3

RAM

Answer 3

Is volatile. Needs a constantly recycled charge to keep hold if it’s data. Used to store currently used data.

Question 4

ROM

Answer 4

Non volatile. Data is hardcoded by the manufacturer and cannot be overwritten. It stores the instructions needed for the computer to start up..

Question 5

Cache

Answer 5

Very fast memory, on, or very close to the CPU.

Question 6

Virtual Memory

Answer 6

A section of the HDD which can be used as RAM for very memory intensive processes.

Question 7

Flash Memory

Answer 7

A type of dynamic (changeable) ROM.

Question 8

Boot Process

Answer 8

The instructions needed to start the computer and to initialize the operating system.

Question 9

POST

Answer 9

Power On Startup Test A series of checks done on the hardware of the computer to ensure the machine can run.