Memory (AQA GCSE Computer Science): Exam Questions

Exam code: 8525

7 mins4 questions
1
1 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

2a
1 mark

Define the term non-volatile memory.

2b
1 mark

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

3
2 marks

Identify two correct statements about RAM.

A. It is only used in solid state storage devices.

B. It is used for main memory.

C. It is used for secondary storage.

D. It is volatile memory.

E. It never loses data.

F. It permanently stores programs and files.

4
2 marks

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