RAM & ROM (OCR A-Level Computer Science): Quizzes
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What happens to data stored in RAM when a device is powered off?
What happens to data stored in RAM when a device is powered off?
Data is lost
What is a key characteristic of ROM regarding data retention?
What is a key characteristic of ROM regarding data retention?
Non-volatile, retains data when off
What is the typical RAM capacity in high-performance computers?
What is the typical RAM capacity in high-performance computers?
16 GB or more
How does higher RAM capacity affect multitasking?
How does higher RAM capacity affect multitasking?
Allows more programs to run together
What does ROM store in personal computers to enable system startup?
What does ROM store in personal computers to enable system startup?
BIOS
How does the speed of ROM compare to RAM?
How does the speed of ROM compare to RAM?
Slower than RAM
What is mobile RAM optimized for?
What is mobile RAM optimized for?
Low-power usage
How much RAM do embedded systems typically use?
How much RAM do embedded systems typically use?
Small amounts
What type of data access does RAM support compared to ROM?
What type of data access does RAM support compared to ROM?
Read and write
What is a key drawback of RAM?
What is a key drawback of RAM?
Relatively expensive
What is a drawback of ROM regarding flexibility?
What is a drawback of ROM regarding flexibility?
Limits updates
How much RAM does a high-performance gaming computer typically need?
How much RAM does a high-performance gaming computer typically need?
16-32 GB