Does RAM really matter?
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A
Quick Questions
Shade in the A or B circle for each question.
1. Is RAM short-term memory?
2. Does more RAM help a computer run more apps at once?
3. Is RAM the same as storage?
4. Can low RAM cause a computer to lag?
5. Does RAM save your files forever?
B
Match the Pairs
Draw a line connecting each item on the left to its match on the right.
| Left column | Right column | |
|---|---|---|
| 1RAM | ACan cause apps to lag or freeze | |
| 2Low RAM | BShort-term memory that helps run multiple tasks smoothly | |
| 3Short-term memory for running tasks smoothly | CWrong - RAM is short-term memory, storage is long-term | |
| 4Cleared every time you restart | DRAM | |
| 5RAM stores your files forever | EWrong - that's storage, not RAM | |
| 6RAM and storage are the same thing | FRAM |
C
Definitions
RAM
D
Fill in the Blanks
Complete each line of code by filling in the missing parts.
1.
RAM is __________ memory
2.
RAM lets you run tasks ________
3.
RAM helps run several ________ at once
4.
Without enough RAM, tasks run less ________
5.
___ affects how many tasks run at once
E
Spot the Error
Shade in the letter of the line that contains an error.
Question 1
A
RAM stores files forever
B
It is short-term memory
C
It helps run many tasks
Question 2
A
RAM is short-term memory
B
RAM stores photos forever
C
It helps multitasking
Question 3
A
RAM is short-term memory
B
It helps apps run smoothly
C
RAM is the same as storage
Question 4
A
RAM is short-term memory
B
Low RAM can cause lag
C
More RAM aids multitasking
D
RAM boosts your Wi-Fi speed
Question 5
A
RAM is short-term memory
B
It's cleared on restart
C
More RAM aids multitasking
D
Low RAM can cause lag
E
RAM boosts screen resolution
Answer Key
Does RAM really matter?
Section A: Quick Questions
Q1
A — Yes
Q2
A — Yes
Q3
B — No
Q4
B — Yes
Q5
A — No
Section B: Match the Pairs
Q1
RAM → Short-term memory that helps run multiple tasks smoothly
Q2
Low RAM → Can cause apps to lag or freeze
Q3
Short-term memory for running tasks smoothly → RAM
Q4
Cleared every time you restart → RAM
Q5
RAM stores your files forever → Wrong - that's storage, not RAM
Q6
RAM and storage are the same thing → Wrong - RAM is short-term memory, storage is long-term
Section C: Definitions
Q1
RAM — Short-term memory that lets a computer run several programs or tasks at once smoothly.Section D: Fill in the Blanks
Q1
RAM is short-term memoryQ2
RAM lets you run tasks smoothlyQ3
RAM helps run several programs at onceQ4
Without enough RAM, tasks run less smoothlyQ5
RAM affects how many tasks run at onceSection E: Spot the Error
Q1
A — RAM doesn't store files forever - that's storage.
Q2
B — Photos are stored long-term, not in RAM.
Q3
C — RAM isn't the same as storage - they differ.
Q4
D — RAM doesn't boost Wi-Fi speed - it helps run tasks.
Q5
E — RAM doesn't boost screen resolution.