6th Grade Computer Basics #5

Question 1

The more RAM you have

Accepted Answer

the more things your computer can do at once

Question 2

When you open a file or run a program, the computer copies data from the hard drive to the RAM

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Yes

Question 3

RAM is measured in

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Gigabytes, Megabytes

Question 4

Anything in your short-term memory (RAM) disappears when

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You turn off your computer

Question 5

Your computer uses RAM for

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Performing calculations

Question 6

If you have several programs open and not much RAM, your computer will

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be slower

Question 7

If you ever open a computer case you must ALWAYS

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make sure the computer is unplugged

Question 8

The power supply unit in a computer

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converts power from the wall outlet to power the computer, provides power through cables to motherboard and components

Question 9

When you save a file, it is saved to the long term memory of your computer. Also known as the

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Hard drive

Question 10

Random Access Memory (RAM) is your computer's

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Short Term Memory

Question 11

Before touching anything inside a computer case, always

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touch a metal object first

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