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What is the smallest unit of memory?
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Bits.
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How many Megabytes (Mb) are in 1 Gigabyte (GB)?
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1024Mb.
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What type of memory drive contains no moving parts, is slightly smaller and is faster than a Hard Disk Drive?
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Solid State Drive (SSD).
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What is the first level of memory a CPU fetches data from?
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The cache.
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What is the second level of memory a CPU fetches data from?
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The RAM.
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What is the final level of memory a CPU fetches data from?
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The Hard Disk Drive.
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Why is RAM needed in computer systems?
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The CPU would take far too long to fetch and use data directly from the hard drive.
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In memory, what does the term "volatile" mean?
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If the power is switched off, all data and contents are lost.
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What is the tiny, very fast memory that acts as a buffer (temporary store) between the CPU and the RAM?
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Cache memory.
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Which type of memory is portable, non-volatile and used in digital cameras, smartphones and memory sticks?
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Flash memory.
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