Computer+Memory+Questions+(Higher)

1. What type of memory is used to store programs and data within the computer?

2. Explain the difference between Static RAM and Dynamic RAM.

3. Explain what SIMMs are and what advantage they have over conventional memory chips.

4. What advantage does cache memory have over the RAM in the processor?

5. Give an example of external memory.

6. Explain how virtual memory works.

7. Explain the difference in access speeds between main memory, cache memory and registers.

8. Describe situations when it is important that you have large amounts of memory available.