Test Your RAM Knowledge

Test Your RAM Knowledge

Put your RAM knowledge to the test with these 12 questions on Random Access Memory!

published on March 15
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What does RAM stand for?

What does RAM stand for?
Random Access Memory
Read-Only Memory
Remote Access Module
Randomly Assigned Memory
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Which of the following is true about RAM?

Which of the following is true about RAM?
It is volatile memory
It retains data even when the computer is turned off
It is non-volatile memory
It is used for long-term storage
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What is the main function of RAM in a computer?

What is the main function of RAM in a computer?
To temporarily store data and program instructions
To permanently store all data
To control the computer's input and output devices
To execute the computer's operating system
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How is data accessed in RAM?

How is data accessed in RAM?
Directly through memory address
Sequentially through memory blocks
Indirectly through CPU registers
Randomly by the computer's processor
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Which of the following is NOT a type of RAM?

Which of the following is NOT a type of RAM?
DDR4
ROM
DDR3
SRAM
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What is the unit used to measure RAM capacity?

What is the unit used to measure RAM capacity?
Gigabytes (GB)
Hertz (Hz)
Watts (W)
Megabits (Mb)
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Which component of a computer is responsible for managing data in and out of RAM?

Which component of a computer is responsible for managing data in and out of RAM?
Memory Controller
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Storage Drive (HDD/SSD)
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What happens to the data stored in RAM when the computer is turned off?

What happens to the data stored in RAM when the computer is turned off?
It is lost
It is transferred to the hard drive
It is backed up to the cloud
It remains intact until the next power-on cycle
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Which type of RAM is commonly used in modern computers?

Which type of RAM is commonly used in modern computers?
DDR4
SDRAM
EDO RAM
FPM RAM
10/12

How does the speed of RAM modules affect computer performance?

Faster RAM speeds allow for quicker data access and processing
Slower RAM speeds improve multitasking capabilities
RAM speed has no impact on computer performance
Higher RAM speed results in lower system stability
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What is the term used to describe the process of moving data from RAM to the processor?

What is the term used to describe the process of moving data from RAM to the processor?
Data Fetch
Memory Swap
Cache Flush
Data Residency
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Which of the following factors does NOT affect RAM performance?

Which of the following factors does NOT affect RAM performance?
Operating temperature
Type of display monitor
Number of open applications
Amount of installed RAM