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- 1—This is a RAM it stands for random access memory. It is a fast temporary memory which is erased when the computer is switched off. The purpose of RAM stores the programs or data currently being used.
- 2—This is a ROM it stands for Read Only Memory. The purpose of ROM is memory that cannot be changed by a program or user. ROM retains its memory even after the computer is turned off. For example, ROM stores the instructions for the computer to start up when it is turned on again
- 3What is this?This is a motherboard. It is a printed circuit board containing the principal components of a computer or other device, with connectors for other circuit boards to be slotted into.
a printed circuit board containing the principal components of a computer or other device, with connectors for other circuit boards to be slotted into.
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- Flashcards on Untitled, created by Emily A Brown on 13/11/2014.
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