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Computer lesson 15: Memory: RAM and storage · Set 30 · 40 questions
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Remember (Working desk or cupboard?): RAM: fast, temporary working memory; it loses data when the power is off. Storage (hard disk, solid-state drive, pen drive, memory card): keeps saved files even when off. Save your work so it goes from RAM into storage; cloud storage keeps files online.

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  1. 1.Which of these is true of RAM? (a) keeps your saved files (b) is permanent storage (c) keeps photos for years (d) is temporary memory
  2. 2.True or false: RAM keeps data when off. (a) False (b) True
  3. 3.Which of these is true of storage (like a hard disk)? (a) is the working memory (b) holds apps that are open (c) keeps photos for years (d) loses data when off
  4. 4.🧰 Is a scanner a storage, input or output device? (a) an output device (b) a storage device (c) an input device
  5. 5.True or false: a microphone is a storage device. (a) False (b) True
  6. 6.Which of these is a storage device? (a) microphone (b) memory card (c) projector (d) printer
  7. 7.💾 Which one loses data when off: RAM or storage? (a) storage (b) RAM
  8. 8.🧰 Is a keyboard a storage, input or output device? (a) a storage device (b) an output device (c) an input device
  9. 9.True or false: storage (like a hard disk) keeps data when off. (a) True (b) False
  10. 10.True or false: a memory card is a storage device. (a) True (b) False
  11. 11.True or false: storage (like a hard disk) is the working memory. (a) False (b) True
  12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) memory card (b) pen drive (c) mouse (d) solid-state drive
  13. 13.🧰 Is a pen drive a storage, input or output device? (a) an output device (b) a storage device (c) an input device
  14. 14.🔌 The power goes off suddenly. Which loses the unsaved work? (a) the pen drive (b) the hard disk (c) the memory card (d) RAM
  15. 15.True or false: a speaker is a storage device. (a) True (b) False
  16. 16.💾 Which one is the working memory: RAM or storage? (a) RAM (b) storage
  17. 17.💾 Which one keeps photos for years: RAM or storage? (a) storage (b) RAM
  18. 18.☁️ Saving files on the internet to use from anywhere is called ___. (a) rain storage (b) paper storage (c) cloud storage (d) box storage
  19. 19.🧰 Is a monitor a storage, input or output device? (a) a storage device (b) an input device (c) an output device
  20. 20.📷 A camera keeps its photos on a small ___. (a) memory card (b) keyboard (c) mouse pad (d) speaker
  21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) scanner (b) keyboard (c) speaker (d) mouse
  22. 22.💾 Which one is temporary memory: RAM or storage? (a) RAM (b) storage
  23. 23.Which of these is true of storage (like a hard disk)? (a) keeps your saved files (b) is the working memory (c) loses data when off (d) is temporary memory
  24. 24.True or false: a mouse is an input device. (a) False (b) True
  25. 25.True or false: a hard disk is a storage device. (a) False (b) True
  26. 26.True or false: storage (like a hard disk) keeps your saved files. (a) True (b) False
  27. 27.Which of these is true of storage (like a hard disk)? (a) is permanent storage (b) holds apps that are open (c) is the working memory (d) loses data when off
  28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) microphone (b) monitor (c) printer (d) speaker
  29. 29.🧰 Is a projector a storage, input or output device? (a) an input device (b) an output device (c) a storage device
  30. 30.True or false: RAM keeps photos for years. (a) True (b) False
  31. 31.True or false: a printer is an input device. (a) True (b) False
  32. 32.True or false: a solid-state drive is a storage device. (a) False (b) True
  33. 33.🧰 Is a printer a storage, input or output device? (a) an input device (b) an output device (c) a storage device
  34. 34.Which of these is an output device? (a) memory card (b) keyboard (c) monitor (d) solid-state drive
  35. 35.Which of these is an input device? (a) pen drive (b) scanner (c) memory card (d) solid-state drive
  36. 36.True or false: RAM is permanent storage. (a) True (b) False
  37. 37.Which of these is true of RAM? (a) keeps your saved files (b) holds apps that are open (c) keeps photos for years (d) keeps data when off
  38. 38.⚡ Which is faster for the computer to work with? (a) a pen drive (b) a printer (c) a memory card (d) RAM
  39. 39.💾 Which one keeps your saved files: RAM or storage? (a) storage (b) RAM
  40. 40.Which of these is true of storage (like a hard disk)? (a) keeps data when off (b) loses data when off (c) holds apps that are open (d) is the working memory

Answer key

  1. is temporary memory
  2. False
  3. keeps photos for years
  4. an input device
  5. False
  6. memory card
  7. RAM
  8. an input device
  9. True
  10. True
  11. False
  12. mouse
  13. a storage device
  14. RAM
  15. False
  16. RAM
  17. storage
  18. cloud storage
  19. an output device
  20. memory card
  21. speaker
  22. RAM
  23. keeps your saved files
  24. True
  25. True
  26. True
  27. is permanent storage
  28. microphone
  29. an output device
  30. False
  31. False
  32. True
  33. an output device
  34. monitor
  35. scanner
  36. False
  37. holds apps that are open
  38. RAM
  39. storage
  40. keeps data when off

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