Introduction
Computer memory is the storage space in the computer where data is to be processed and instructions required for processing are stored.
In this WebQuest you will learn the essentials of a computer memory. It will introduce you to the different types of memory that are found in a computer system, the units used, and how a computer boots up from startup with a blank RAM chip.
Task
1. Your task will be to define what a computer memory is and determine the role/function it plays in a computer system.
2. You will also describe the unit used to measure memory and create a computer memory unit conversion table.
3. Based on the knowledge acquired you will also be required to determine how the computer manages to boot up since the RAM chip is empty at startup.
4. You will be required to create a simple memory game online and share on Facebook the link.
Process
What is a computer memory?
- https://www.computerhope.com/jargon/m/memory.htm
- https://www.tutorialspoint.com/computer_fundamentals/computer_memory.htm
How does the computer memory work?
Units of a computer memory:
How does the computer manage to bootup since the content of RAM is empty whenever the computer is terminated?
- https://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/read-only-memory-ROM
- https://fossbytes.com/difference-between-ram-and-rom-memory/
Create free memory games online:
Evaluation
1Poor |
2Unsatisfactory |
3Satisfactory |
4Excellent |
Score |
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| Task 1 | Wrong definition. | Vague definition. | Clear definition. | Very clear and comprehensive definition. | |
| Task 2 | Very erroneous. | Unclear description and erroneous conversion table. | Precise description and good conversion table. | Very precise description and a well done conversion table. | |
| Task 3 | Very erroneous. | Vague description and explanation. | Okay description and explanation. | Complete and informative description and explanation. | |
| Task 4 | Not done at all. | Successful but with errors. | Published and shared on Facebook. | Well done and publish and shared on Facebook. |
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully completed this web quest on computer memory!
You have achieved the following objectives:
- Clearly define computer memory
- Describe the functions of computer memory
- Describe and use the unit of computer memory to create a conversion table
- Explain how the computer operates with and without volatile memory
- Create an online matching game