MIS Exam 1: Review Video - Hardware, Memory, Storage

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What does RAM stand for?

Random Access Memory

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What is another name for RAM?

Main memory

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Is RAM volatile or nonvolatile?

Volatile — it loses data when the computer is powered off

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What is nonvolatile memory?

Storage that retains data when powered off (e.g., hard drive)

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What is virtual memory?

When a computer uses part of the hard drive as fake RAM when real memory runs out, much slower

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What is the process of transferring data between RAM and hard drive called?

Memory swapping (or swap memory)

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How do you fix slow virtual memory?

Add more physical RAM

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What is binary code?

The system of 0s and 1s used to represent data in computers.

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What does 1 byte equal?

8 bits

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How many bytes does one keystroke represent (including spaces)?

1 byte per keystroke

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How many bytes are in the phrase “This is a test”?

14 bytes