MEMORY

MEMORY

1. ROM

   • What Does It Stand For?
     • Read Only Memory
   • Is It Volatile Or Non-Volatile?
     • It Is Non Volatile
   • What Does It Do?
     • It Stores The Instructions Which Are Needed To 'Boot Up' The Computer

2. RAM

   • Is It Volatile Or Non-Volatile?
     • It Is Volatile
   • What Does It Stand For?
     • Random Access Memory
   • What Does It Do?
     • RAM Stores The Data And Instructions That Are Needed Whilst A Program Is Being Used
     • What Is An Example Of RAM Being Used?
       • Programs Such As PowerPoint

3. Virtual Memory

   • Is It Volatile Or Non-Volatile?
     • It Is Volatile
   • What Is Its Purpose?
     • The Purpose Of Virtual Memory Is To Hold Onto Data When There Is Too Much In RAM
   • What Are Advantages And Disadvantages Of It
     • Disadvantage: It Makes Your Computer Run Slower
     • Advantage: It Allows You To Run More Apps At The Same Time