What are backing or secondary storage devices used for?

Providing additional storage beyond internal memory

Why is ROM considered non-volatile?

Because it stores data permanently, even when the power is off

What is the function of the processor?

To interpret and execute commands from hardware and software

What is the main difference between ROM and RAM?

ROM is non-volatile, while RAM is volatile

What is the role of internal memory?

To temporarily hold data and instructions for the processor

What is the purpose of input devices?

To enter data into the computer system for processing

Which of the following statements is true about RAM?

RAM can both read and write data

What type of data is stored in ROM?

The BIOS program used to boot up the computer

What is the purpose of output devices?

To send processed data to the user

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1
What happens to the data stored in RAM when the power is turned off?
It remains stored permanently
It is saved automatically to the hard disk
It is lost
It is transferred to ROM
2
Which of the following is an example of a secondary storage device?
Processor
ROM
RAM
Optical disk
3
Which of the following is an output device?
Keyboard
Scanner
Mouse
Printer
4
What are backing or secondary storage devices used for?
Controlling computer hardware
Storing data temporarily for the processor
Displaying graphical outputs
Providing additional storage beyond internal memory
5
Why is ROM considered non-volatile?
Because it allows data to be modified frequently
Because it stores data permanently, even when the power is off
Because it is an external storage device
Because it is faster than RAM
6
What is another name for the processor?
Read-Only Memory (ROM)
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Random Access Memory (RAM)
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
7
Which of the following is NOT an input device?
Keyboard
Printer
Microphone
Scanner
8
What is the function of the processor?
To enter data into the computer system
To store data permanently
To display output on a screen
To interpret and execute commands from hardware and software
9
What is the main difference between ROM and RAM?
ROM is temporary, while RAM is permanent
RAM is used for booting up the computer
ROM is non-volatile, while RAM is volatile
RAM can only be read, while ROM can be written
10
What is the role of internal memory?
To permanently store all data on the computer
To temporarily hold data and instructions for the processor
To manage internet connections
To display images and text
11
What is the purpose of input devices?
To process data within the CPU
To store data permanently
To enter data into the computer system for processing
12
Which of the following statements is true about RAM?
RAM is used to boot up the computer
RAM stores data permanently
RAM can both read and write data
RAM is non-volatile
13
What type of data is stored in ROM?
Internet cache and cookies
The BIOS program used to boot up the computer
User files and applications
Temporary system data
14
What is the purpose of output devices?
To transfer data between computers
To store data permanently
To send processed data to the user
To process information inside the CPU
15
Which of the following is NOT a type of internal memory?
None of the above
RAM
ROM
Hard disk

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Questions 15

Answers

1
What happens to the data stored in RAM when the power is turned off?
It remains stored permanently
It is saved automatically to the hard disk
It is lost
It is transferred to ROM
2
Which of the following is an example of a secondary storage device?
Processor
ROM
RAM
Optical disk
3
Which of the following is an output device?
Keyboard
Scanner
Mouse
Printer
4
What are backing or secondary storage devices used for?
Controlling computer hardware
Storing data temporarily for the processor
Displaying graphical outputs
Providing additional storage beyond internal memory
5
Why is ROM considered non-volatile?
Because it allows data to be modified frequently
Because it stores data permanently, even when the power is off
Because it is an external storage device
Because it is faster than RAM
6
What is another name for the processor?
Read-Only Memory (ROM)
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Random Access Memory (RAM)
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
7
Which of the following is NOT an input device?
Keyboard
Printer
Microphone
Scanner
8
What is the function of the processor?
To enter data into the computer system
To store data permanently
To display output on a screen
To interpret and execute commands from hardware and software
9
What is the main difference between ROM and RAM?
ROM is temporary, while RAM is permanent
RAM is used for booting up the computer
ROM is non-volatile, while RAM is volatile
RAM can only be read, while ROM can be written
10
What is the role of internal memory?
To permanently store all data on the computer
To temporarily hold data and instructions for the processor
To manage internet connections
To display images and text
11
What is the purpose of input devices?
To process data within the CPU
To store data permanently
To enter data into the computer system for processing
12
Which of the following statements is true about RAM?
RAM is used to boot up the computer
RAM stores data permanently
RAM can both read and write data
RAM is non-volatile
13
What type of data is stored in ROM?
Internet cache and cookies
The BIOS program used to boot up the computer
User files and applications
Temporary system data
14
What is the purpose of output devices?
To transfer data between computers
To store data permanently
To send processed data to the user
To process information inside the CPU
15
Which of the following is NOT a type of internal memory?
None of the above
RAM
ROM
Hard disk