Quiz: Why Computers Need Primary Storage
OCR GCSE J277 Computer Science specification
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Welcome to this quiz on why computers need primary storage! Test your knowledge with these 10 questions and learn something new!
What is the main purpose of primary storage in a computer?
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Which of the following are examples of primary storage? (Select all that apply)
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RAM is {{blank0}}, meaning it loses its contents when {{blank1}} is powered off.
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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right
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Why does the CPU rely on primary storage?
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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right
What is the main difference between RAM and ROM?
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Cache is a type of primary storage designed to be {{blank0}} than RAM. It stores frequently used {{blank1}} to speed up processing.
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What happens when a computer runs out of RAM?
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Which of the following describe characteristics of ROM? (Select all that apply)
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