1. Which type of computer memory is volatile, meaning it loses data when powered off?

a)
RAM b) Hard Disk Drive (HDD) c) Solid-State Drive (SSD) d) ROM (Read-Only
Memory)
2. What is the main purpose of cache memory? a) Permanent storage of large files b) High-
speed buffer for frequently used data by the CPU c) Holding the operating system d)
Upgrading computer performance for games
3. What is the difference between DDR3 and DDR4 RAM? a) DDR3 is a type of storage
drive, while DDR4 is RAM. b) There is no difference; they are the same. c) DDR4 is a
newer generation of RAM with faster speeds. d) DDR3 is for laptops and DDR4 is for
desktops.
4. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a Solid-State Drive (SSD)? a) Faster
data access compared to HDD b) More susceptible to physical damage c) Uses flash
memory chips for storage d) Generally more expensive per gigabyte than HDDs

Short Answer Questions:

1. Briefly explain the difference between primary and secondary memory in computers.
2. Describe the role of RAM (Random Access Memory) in a computer system.
3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) compared to
Solid-State Drives (SSDs)?
4. Explain how memory speed (MHz/GHz) affects computer performance.