What term refers to unorganized facts and figures before processing?

Data

Data is processed and organized to become ______.

Information

True or False: Primary memory retains data even when the computer is turned off.

False. Primary memory, also known as internal memory, loses data when the computer is turned off.

What is the smallest unit of data in a computer?

Bit

MCQ: Which of the following is considered a type of secondary memory? A) RAM B) ROM C) Hard Disk D) BIOS

C) Hard Disk

Fill in the blank: ______ is the main memory of a computer that temporarily holds data and instructions.

Primary memory

Riddle: I can hold data for a long time, but I am not the main memory. What am I?

Secondary memory

What storage device is known for its ability to read and write data but loses its content when powered off?

Random Access Memory (RAM)

True or False: Read Only Memory (ROM) can be written to by the user.

False. ROM is read-only and cannot be written to by the user.

MCQ: What is the typical storage capacity of a Compact Disk (CD)? A) 1 GB B) 640 MB C) 4.7 GB D) 25 GB

B) 640 MB

Fill in the blank: A group of 8 bits is called a ______.

Byte

What type of optical disk has a storage capacity of 25 GB for a single layer?

Blu-ray Disk

True or False: A Hard Disk Drive (HDD) is easily removable from the computer.

False. A Hard Disk Drive is fixed inside the computer and not easily removable.

MCQ: Which of the following is a portable USB storage device? A) Hard Disk B) Compact Disk C) Pen Drive D) DVD

C) Pen Drive

Fill in the blank: ______ stores programs that help hardware communicate with system software.

BIOS

Riddle: I hold data that can be read but not written to, and I never forget when the computer is off. What am I?

Read Only Memory (ROM)

What is the primary purpose of a computer's internal memory?

To hold data and instructions while the computer is in use.

True or False: Secondary memory is faster to access than primary memory.

False. Accessing data from secondary memory is slower than from primary memory.

MCQ: What is a common capacity for a pen drive? A) 1 GB B) 256 MB C) 4 GB D) 2 GB

C) 4 GB

Fill in the blank: The first magnetic storage device was known as a ______.

Hard Disk Drive (HDD)