Computer Memory and Performance Quiz

Challenge yourself with questions on volatile memory, CPU, cache, memory hierarchy, virtual memory, DDR4, latency, ECC, and more.

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Which of the following is a volatile memory type?

ROM

RAM

Hard Disk Drive

Flash Memory

What does CPU stand for?

Central Processing Unit

Computer Processing Unit

Central Processor Unit

Computer Processor Unit

Which type of memory is commonly used for storing BIOS firmware?

RAM

ROM

Cache memory

Virtual memory

Which of the following is a type of non-volatile memory?

RAM

ROM

Cache Memory

Virtual Memory

What is the purpose of a cache memory?

To store frequently accessed data for quicker access

To store permanent data

To store data temporarily during processing

To store data for backup purposes

What is the role of virtual memory in computer systems?

To extend the capacity of physical RAM

To replace physical RAM entirely

To speed up CPU processing

To increase the size of cache memory

What is the purpose of a memory controller?

To manage data transmission between CPU and memory

To control input/output operations

To manage disk storage

To regulate power consumption

What is the typical size of a cache memory in modern CPUs?

Several megabytes

Several gigabytes

Several kilobytes

Several terabytes

Which memory hierarchy level has the fastest access time?

Primary Memory

Secondary Memory

Tertiary Memory

Quaternary Memory

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Which of the following is a characteristic of DDR4 memory?

Low power consumption

Slower data transfer rates than DDR3

Less capacity compared to DDR3

Higher data transfer rates than DDR3

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What is the purpose of memory swapping?

To increase the amount of available RAM

To reduce the size of cache memory

To improve CPU performance

To transfer data between RAM and secondary storage

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What does the term 'latency' refer to in computer memory?

The time it takes for data to be transferred from RAM to CPU

The amount of data that can be stored in a memory module

The speed at which data is transferred between memory modules

The time delay between initiating a request and receiving a response

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Which memory technology provides the fastest access time?

SRAM

DRAM

SDRAM

DDR SDRAM