O-LevelComputer ScienceHardware2210/12 · Oct/Nov 2018 · Q26 Marks
A computer uses RAM and ROM to store data.
- (a)The table contains three statements about RAM or ROM. Tick (✔) to show whether each statement describes RAM or ROM. Statement RAM (✔) ROM (✔) Stores the programs and data that are currently in use Used to boot up the computer when power is turned on Contents are retained when power is turned off[3]
- (b)Circle the storage category that includes both RAM and ROM. Primary Secondary Off-line[1]
- (c)Explain what is meant by off-line storage.[2]
Mark scheme
Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2018). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.
- [3] 1 mark for each correct tick (✔)
- Stores the programs and data that are currently in use: RAM (✔)
- Used to boot up the computer when power is turned on: ROM (✔)
- Contents are retained when power is turned off: ROM (✔)
- [1] Primary
- [2] Two from:
- ∞ Non-volatile storage
- ∞ Storage that can be disconnected/removed from the computer
- ∞ Any suitable example
- ∞ Must be (physically) connected to computer to obtain stored data
- ∞ Used to store files as a backup
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