Know Your RAM

Know Your RAM

Test your knowledge about RAM (Random Access Memory) with this quiz! Answer these 12 questions to see how well you understand this essential hardware component.

published on October 31, 2023
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What does RAM stand for?

What does RAM stand for?
Random Access Memory
Read-Only Memory
Random Allocation Memory
Remote Access Management
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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
SDRAM
CD-ROM
SRAM
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Which one of these statements about RAM is true?

Which one of these statements about RAM is true?
RAM is non-volatile memory.
RAM allows random data access.
RAM is slower than a hard drive.
RAM cannot store data.
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What is the primary function of RAM in a computer?

What is the primary function of RAM in a computer?
To provide temporary storage for data and instructions being processed.
To permanently store data and programs.
To control the computer's input and output devices.
To perform arithmetic and logical operations.
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Which of the following is a standard unit of RAM capacity?

Which of the following is a standard unit of RAM capacity?
Megabits (Mb)
Gigabytes (GB)
Terabytes (TB)
Kilobytes (KB)
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What is the difference between volatile and non-volatile memory?

What is the difference between volatile and non-volatile memory?
Volatile memory loses its data when the power is turned off, while non-volatile memory retains its data.
Volatile memory is faster than non-volatile memory.
Volatile memory is used for storage, while non-volatile memory is used for processing.
Volatile memory has a larger capacity than non-volatile memory.
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Which memory technology is faster than DDR4?

Which memory technology is faster than DDR4?
DDR5
DDR3
SDRAM
SRAM
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What happens if a computer runs out of available RAM?

What happens if a computer runs out of available RAM?
The computer stops working completely.
The computer starts using the hard drive for virtual memory, resulting in slower performance.
The computer automatically allocates more RAM from the motherboard.
The computer's processor begins to overheat.
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How does RAM differ from cache memory?

How does RAM differ from cache memory?
RAM and cache memory serve the same purpose.
Cache memory is slower than RAM.
Cache memory is smaller but faster than RAM.
RAM is only used in servers, while cache memory is used in personal computers.
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Which type of RAM stores each bit of data in a separate capacitor within an integrated circuit?

Which type of RAM stores each bit of data in a separate capacitor within an integrated circuit?
DDR4
SRAM
SDRAM
ROM
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What is the maximum amount of RAM supported by a 32-bit operating system?

What is the maximum amount of RAM supported by a 32-bit operating system?
4 gigabytes (GB)
8 gigabytes (GB)
16 gigabytes (GB)
32 gigabytes (GB)
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Which of the following is not a factor influencing RAM speed?

Which of the following is not a factor influencing RAM speed?
Clock frequency
Bus width
Hard drive capacity
CAS latency