RAM AND ROM

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Mind Map on RAM AND ROM, created by 12rachael.philli on 03/11/2014.
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RAM AND ROM
  1. what does it stand for?
    1. Random access memory!
    2. What does it stand for?
      1. Read only Memory
      2. What is the purpose?
        1. it retains memory when the computer is turned off
        2. what is the purpose?
          1. it is to load and run programs or applications on a computer
          2. what does Volatile mean?
            1. the retaining data as a power supply is connected
            2. What does non-volatile mean?
              1. computer storage that is not lost when its turned off.
              2. what is stored in RAM?
                1. Programs,applications and data
                2. what is stored in ROM?
                  1. Intructions to start the computer
                  2. yes,every time you open or close the program you are changing the RAM
                    1. Yes you can but you shouldn't unless you know what your doing.
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