Memory Unit II - SS2 ICT Past Questions and Answers - page 1
1
What is the main purpose of the memory unit in a computer system?
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A
Execute instructions
B
Generate power
C
Cool down the CPU
D
Display graphics
2
Which type of memory is faster in terms of data access?
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A
Primary memory
B
Secondary memory
3
Which type of memory retains its contents even when the computer is powered off?
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A
Primary memory
B
Secondary memory
4
Which type of memory retains its contents even when the computer is powered off?
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A
Primary memory
B
Secondary memory
5
Which type of memory has a limited capacity?
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A
Primary memory
B
Secondary memory
6
Which type of memory is used to store the operating system and applications?
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A
Primary memory
B
Secondary memory
7
What happens to data stored in primary memory when the computer is powered off?
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A
It is lost
B
It is preserved
8
What is an example of a secondary memory storage device?
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A
CPU
B
RAM
C
Hard drive
D
Cache memory
9
Which type of memory is commonly referred to as "main memory"?
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A
Primary memory
B
Secondary memory
10
Which type of memory provides quick access to data that the CPU needs to perform tasks?
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A
Primary memory
B
Secondary memory
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