Primary & Secondary Storage (OCR GCSE Computer Science): Quizzes
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What is primary storage also called?
What is primary storage also called?
Main memory
Why does primary storage provide faster access than secondary storage?
Why does primary storage provide faster access than secondary storage?
CPU needs immediate data access
What would happen without primary storage?
What would happen without primary storage?
CPU couldn't process in real-time
Which two components make up primary storage?
Which two components make up primary storage?
RAM and ROM
What does ROM store?
What does ROM store?
Boot program to start computer
What type of memory is RAM?
What type of memory is RAM?
Volatile
What type of memory is ROM?
What type of memory is ROM?
Non-volatile
What is the typical starting size of RAM in most computers?
What is the typical starting size of RAM in most computers?
4GB
How large is ROM compared to RAM?
How large is ROM compared to RAM?
Small, only MB needed
What is the benefit of having more RAM?
What is the benefit of having more RAM?
More multitasking capability
Which memory type can be changed by the computer at any time?
Which memory type can be changed by the computer at any time?
RAM
How does primary storage compare to secondary storage in terms of speed?
How does primary storage compare to secondary storage in terms of speed?
Faster but smaller