RAM and ROM

Start with the basics

The page has several mind maps called RAM and ROM. One spells out the names of both types of memory and explains that program data is copied into RAM before the CPU can run a program. Another describes RAM as temporary memory and ROM as read-only memory.

Start with one of these maps and note what each abbreviation means. Then use RAM and ROM Mindmap to compare another explanation of the two terms. The maps were made by GoConqr users, so looking at more than one can give you different ways to organize your notes.

Compare what happens when power is off

The RAM, ROM, Virtual Memory mind map describes RAM as volatile and ROM as non-volatile. It explains the difference in terms of whether data is erased when the computer is turned off. Another RAM and ROM map says that ROM retains its memory after power is turned off.

After reading, write a short comparison in your own words. You can use the RAM and ROM flashcards alongside the maps when you want to return to the terminology.

Use a quiz with a map

The page lists a RAM and ROM quiz and a Memory Quiz. Try a quiz after studying a map, then return to the map to look again at anything you want to clarify. The quiz titles can help you choose between a RAM and ROM focus and a broader memory focus.

Explore the unit

RAM and ROM is a section of Memory and Storage in Computing and ICT. The listed resources also include a memory mind map covering flash memory, virtual memory and registers, as well as flashcards on RAM, ROM and the need for virtual memory. These offer a way to connect this topic with other material in the unit.

Choose a map to begin, then follow it with a quiz or flashcards.