Storage and Memory Devices grade 4

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Descriptive Type Questions

1. What is the difference between data and information?

Ans: Data: are facts, figures or words that we give (input) to the computer and want the computer
to work on.

Information: Processed and organized data that is meaningful and useful for decision-making.

2. What is a byte?

Ans: A byte is a unit of measuring computer memory. It typically consists of 8 bits, where each bit
is a binary value (0 or 1). A byte is the basic building block for storing data in computers.

3. 1 TB is equal to how many GB?

Ans: 1 TB (Terabyte) = 1,024 GB (Gigabytes).

4. Why is RAM called a volatile memory?

Ans: RAM (Random Access Memory) is called volatile memory because it loses all its stored data
when the power supply is turned off. It is used to store temporary data that is actively used by the
CPU while the computer is running.

5. What are the different types of ROM?


Ans: The main types of ROM (Read-Only Memory) are:
o PROM (Programmable ROM): Can be programmed once after manufacturing.
o EPROM (Erasable Programmable ROM): Can be erased and reprogrammed using UV light
signals.
o EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable ROM): Can be erased and reprogrammed using
electrical signals.

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