What does RAM stand for?
AnswerRandom access memory
RAM is short-term working memory.
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The basics
Which part connects all a computer's components together?
AnswerMotherboard
The motherboard links the CPU, memory, storage and more.
Going deeper
What does SSD stand for?
AnswerSolid-state drive
SSDs store data on flash memory with no moving parts.
How many bits are in a byte?
Answer8
A byte is eight bits.
What happens to data in RAM when power is lost?
AnswerIt is erased
RAM is volatile memory.
Expert level
Which company released the first commercial single-chip microprocessor, the 4004, in 1971?
AnswerIntel
The Intel 4004 was released in 1971.
What does NVMe primarily improve over older SATA SSDs?
AnswerSpeed, by connecting over PCI Express
NVMe uses PCIe lanes for far lower latency and higher throughput.
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