RAM AND ROM Flashcards
Which of the following is a volatile memory?
RAM
What is the main function of RAM in a computer?
Store data temporarily for quick access
ROM is mainly used to store:
Firmware or system boot instructions
Which memory is used to store the BIOS?
ROM
Which one is faster in data access?
RAM
What happens to the data in RAM when the computer is turned off?
It is lost
Which of the following is true about ROM?
A) It is volatile
B) It loses data when power is off
C) It is read-only
D) It is used to store temporary data
c
Dynamic RAM (DRAM) needs to be:
Refreshed regularly
Which of the following types of memory is non-volatile?
ROM
Which of the following memory types is usually the smallest in size but the fastest?
Cache
Which one of the following can be both read and written to, but loses data when power is off?
RAM
What does EEPROM stand for?
Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory
The data in ROM can be:
Read-only under normal operation
Which is an example of static memory?
SRAM
Why is RAM called “volatile” memory?
It loses data when power is off
Which memory is often soldered directly to the motherboard and not meant for user access?
ROM
