Practice Computer Memory Questions and Answers

• _________ is a high-speed device used in CPU that is utilised to store data temporarily during processing.
• Which among the following is incorrect about Laser Printers?
• The instruction that is not to be executed immediately is placed in the _______.
• How is data stored in a dual in-line memory module (DIMM)?
• Which memory technology is commonly used in Solid State Drives (SSDs)?
• Which memory addressing mode allows direct access to any memory location regardless of its position in the memory hierarchy?
• In which memory type are BIOS settings stored on a computer motherboard?
• Which memory management technique swaps out entire processes to disk when they are not in use?
•   Which of the following is a volatile memory technology commonly used in mobile devices and laptops?
• Which memory management technique allows multiple processes to be stored in memory simultaneously, without having to be contiguous?
•   What is the purpose of a Memory Controller in a computer system?
•   What is the purpose of the Memory Management Unit (MMU) in a computer system?
• Which memory management technique in an operating system allows programs to be loaded into memory in parts, only as needed?
• In virtual memory management, what happens when a page fault occurs?
• Select the smallest (computer) memory size?
• What is the primary purpose of firmware stored in ROM?
• Which type of memory is typically used as cache memory in modern computer systems?
• In computer terminology, ROM stands for:
• Which of the following is the correct ascending order of memory unit as per the storage capacity (smallest comes first)?
• Which out of the following is the largest memory unit?
• Which of the following refers to a small, fast memory located near the CPU?
• What is the purpose of "RAM" in a computer system?
• Which of the following storage devices is non-volatile?
• Which type of memory is non-volatile and can be electrically erased and reprogrammed?
• Which of the following memory types is volatile, meaning it loses its content when the power is turned off?
• Storage media such as a CD read and write information using ?
• Cache and main memory will lose their contents when the power is off. They are ______ type. 
• Which of the following is a storage device that uses rigid, permanently installed magnetic disks to store  data/information ?
• What does ALU stand for in a computer?
• Which unit is responsible for fetching and executing instructions in a computer?
• What is the term “boot” in computing?
• Which file extension does Paint typically use to save files?
• What is the correct structure of an email address?
• What does "My Computer" help you access in Windows?
• What is the system software?
• A screensaver is used to: