Examination Questions
1. Two forms of primary memory are RAM and ROM. Explain the main differences between and uses of RAM 3 – Input, output and storage (AS / A Level) UNIT 1
and ROM.
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AS Level A Level Specification point description
1.1.3a 1.1.3a How different input output and storage devices can be applied as a solution of different problems
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1.1.3b 1.1.3b The uses of magnetic, flash and optical storage devices
1.1.3c 1.1.3c RAM and ROM
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...... 1.1.3d 1.1.3d Virtual storage
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Expectations / Learning Outcomes:
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Terms 27-35 from your A Level Key Terminology PowerPoint should be included and underlined.
You must include a clear comparison which shows the differences (Adv. & Dis.) of RAM & ROM.
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You must show, in the form of diagrams, a clear understanding of how magnetic, flash and optical medium are
able to store representations of digital 1’s & 0’s.
You must provide a clear explanation of virtual storage and under what situations it might be utilised.
2. A supermarket checkout uses a variety of Input, Output and Storage devices. State one device of each type
which would typically be used and describe the purpose of the device and why you have chosen it.
Input device ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..… Grade TG. Breadth Depth Presentation Understanding
Quad Quad
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Create, Generate,
Core Core
ALL
Hypothesis, Reflect,
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EXPLAIN / ANALYSE Dual Dual
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Apply, Argue, Compare, Core Core
Contrast, Criticise,
Relate, Justify
Output device …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..….. Single Single
DESCRIBE / IDENTIFY
D/E SOME
Name, Follow Simple Core Core
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List, Outline
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U FEW
Very little depth of
understanding shown
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Storage ………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…..
MY ASSESSMENT GRADE IN THIS TOPIC IS:
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How To Improve:
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3. Explain why a smartphone company might choose to use a solid state storage device in its mobile devices
over a magnetic storage device.
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