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Unit 1.2
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- 1RAM*Stores and retrieves data on a computer
*Stores data and programs currently in use
*It is a type of volatile memory
*Data is not permanently written (any data on it will be gone when you log off) - 2ROM*ROM is NON VOLATILE so data on it is permanent
*It holds the instructions for booting up the computer - 3Flash Memory*it is a solid state media (storage)
*one example of solid state media is USB
*However there are some disadvantages to solid state media such as it is easily lose able - 4—
- 5Power On Self-Test*Also known as POST
*The point of the POST is to check if all basic systems devices are present and working properly
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