Computer Memory

What is the basic unit of computer memory?

Byte

Bit

Megabyte

Kilobyte

Which of the following are types of volatile memory?

RAM

Cache

ROM

Hard Drive

What does ROM stand for in computer memory?

Which type of memory is used to store the BIOS on a computer motherboard?

CMOS

DRAM

SRAM

EPROM

What is the maximum amount of RAM that a 32-bit operating system can address?

4GB

8GB

16GB

32GB

Which type of memory is used for long-term storage in computers?

Hard Drive

SSD

Flash Drive

Optical Disc

What is the purpose of cache memory in a computer?

To improve CPU performance

To store operating system files

To provide long-term storage

To connect peripheral devices

Which of the following are examples of secondary storage devices?

Hard Drive

SSD

RAM

Cache

What is the purpose of virtual memory in a computer?

To extend RAM capacity

To store temporary internet files

To run virtual machines

To manage network connections

What is the purpose of registers in a computer's memory hierarchy?

To hold data being actively processed

To store operating system files

To provide long-term storage

To connect peripheral devices

Which type of memory is non-volatile and retains its data even when power is turned off?

Flash Memory

DRAM

SRAM

Cache

What is the purpose of the memory controller in a computer system?

To manage data transfer between CPU and memory

To store operating system files

To provide long-term storage

To connect peripheral devices

Which of the following are examples of primary storage devices?

RAM

Cache

Hard Drive

SSD

What is the purpose of the memory bus in a computer system?

To transfer data between CPU and memory

To store operating system files

To provide long-term storage

To connect peripheral devices

Which type of memory is used for temporary storage of data during processing?

RAM

ROM

Flash Memory

Hard Drive

Computer Memory

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