Hardware- Memory

Question 1

Cache memory

Answer 1

This is a buffer of memory in the processor that is used
to store copies of items that are most often fetched from
the memory, so that they can be fetched more quickly.

Question 2

Flash memory

Answer 2

A technology for storing data in an electronic format

which is used for memory cards.

Question 3

Multi-tasking

Answer 3

A computer is mulititasking if it appears to be running

more than one program at the same time.

Question 4

Primary memory

Answer 4

Memory that can be addressed and accessed directly by

the processor.

Question 5

Random Access Memory

RAM

Answer 5

Memory that is used to store the programs and data
currently in use by a computer. It is volatile, which means
that it gets erased when the computer is switched off.

Question 6

Read-Only Memory

ROM

Answer 6

Memory that is used to store programs permanently
and in the same location, such as the boot-up program.
This memory is non-volatile and is not deleted when the
computer is switched off.

Question 7

VIrtual memory

Answer 7

This is an area of the hard disk that is used to store

running programs as if it was RAM.