RAM and ROM

RAM and ROM

1. What does RAM stand for?

   • Random Access Memory

2. What does ROM stand for?

   • Read Only Memory

3. What is the purpose of RAM?

   • It is used for storing loaded data and programme use,tempory

4. What is the purpose of ROM?

   • ROM is memory that cannot be changed by a programme or a user. ROM remains its memory even when its turned off.

5. What does volatile and non-volatile mean?

   • Volatile means that it will only keep its data as long as the power is on.
   • Non-volatile means that it doesn't need power to keep its data.

6. RAM IS VOLATILE

7. ROM IS NON-VOLATILE

8. What is stored in the RAM?

   • -The operating system
     • Applications
       • The graphical user interface (GUI)

9. What is stored in the ROM?

   • ROM stores the instructions for the computer to start up when it turns on again.

10. Can you changed what is stored in the RAM?

    • Yes, because when you open and close programmes you are changing what is stored in the RAM.

11. Can you change what is stored in the ROM?

    • No, because it retains its memory even when you computer is turned off

12. ROM

13. RAM

14. RAM- STORE PROGRAMS OR DATA CURRENTLY BEING USED

15. ROM-STORE THE INSTRUCTIONS THAT START UP THE COMPUTER

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