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Different Memories
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- 1MemoryThe part of a computer system where data and instructions are held for use by the central processor and where the central processor puts the results that it generates.
- 2Cache memoryA type of small, high-speed memory used to hold frequently used data. Located between the central processor and the rest of memory taking advantage of a short fetch cycle.
- 3Non-volatile memoryA form of storage which keeps its content even when the system is switched off i.e. data is retained when power is turned off.
- 4Random access memory RAMMain memory of a computer that stores data, applications and the operating system whilst in use. When the power is turned off RAM loses its data.
- 5Read only memory ROMA store for data in a computer that cannot be overwritten. Data in ROM is always available and is not lost when the computer is turned off.
- 6Volatile memoryA form of storage that holds data only when power is supplied i.e. data is lost when there is no power.
- 7Virtual memoryA section of the hard disk is used as if it were RAM to supplement the amount of main memory available to the computer. Used when there is not enough main memory to run the programs required.
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- GCSE Computing Flashcards on Different Memories, created by Morgan Overton on 26/02/2016.
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