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- 1The purpose of the CPU: It is the brain of the computer which is responsible for decoding messages and distributing them to other areas of the computer and carries out the instructions. (execute)RAM: Random Access Memory. Contains temporary files and data for running applications and is wiped when the computer is turned off
- 2ROM: Read Only Memory. Contains the boot up program and cannot be edited.Volatile: If something is volatile then it can only be used whilst the computer is on.
- 3Virtual Memory: It is storage for data that is being moved and is put in the storage drive temporarilyNon Volatile: If something is non volatile then it can hold saved data even when the computer has no power.
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