Memory (AQA GCSE Computer Science)

Exam Questions

7 mins4 questions
11 mark

Many computers use the Von Neumann architecture.

In a computer that uses the Von Neumann architecture, bit patterns can be stored in the main memory.

Identify the correct choice to indicate what these bit patterns could represent.

  • Data

  • Instructions

  • Data and instructions

  • Data or instructions, but not both

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2a1 mark

Define the term non-volatile memory.

2b1 mark

Give one example of a type of volatile memory in a computer system.

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32 marks

Identify the two choices that are correct statements about RAM.

  • It is only used in solid state storage devices.

  • It is used for main memory.

  • It is used for secondary storage.

  • It is volatile memory

  • It never loses data

  • It permanently stores programs and files.

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12 marks

State two reasons why computers have more RAM than cache memory.

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