FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER HARDWARE COMPONENTS FUNCTIONS

COMPUTER SYSTEM COMPONENTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What of the following statements are correct about RAM in a computer system?
A
It acts as the active working space for the CPU.
B
It can store data permanently.
C
It hold data that the CPU is currently working on.
D
It provides data to CPU much faster than the HDD.
E
It is a lot bigger in capacity compared to Hard Disk.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It is the working memory which is used to store data and programs on a temporary basis. The RAM is compared to short – term or volatile memory, as it stores data that is actively used while the system is on.

Detailed explanation-2: -Detailed Solution Content of RAM is not lost when the computer is turned off is not a correct statement.

Detailed explanation-3: -Which of the following statements are not correct about the main memory of a computer? (a) In main memory, data gets lost when power is switched off. (b) Main memory is faster than secondary memory but slower than registers. (c) They are made up of semiconductors.

Detailed explanation-4: -Therefore, the correct answer is A and B only. Cache memory is a small-sized type of volatile computer memory that provides high-speed data access to a processor and stores frequently used computer programs, applications, and data.

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