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RAM and ROM
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- 1Are RAM and ROM primary or secondary storage.RAM and ROM are both types of primary storage.
- 2What is RAM?RAM stands for Random Access Memory. It is a fast temporary type of memory.
- 3What is RAM used for?Used to store data that computers are using.
- 4What does it hold?- Operating System in use
- Running programs
- Data regarding program - 5Is RAM volatile?Yes it is volatile. Therefore when the power is off, everything is wiped.
- 6What is ROM?ROM stands for Read Only Memory. It is used to store the BIOS and is a memory that cannot be modified in any way, shape or form. They are imbedded onto the motherboard
- 7What are the differences between ROM and RAMRAM:
- Volatile
- Used to store programs in use
- Stands for Random Access Memory
ROM:
- Non Volatile
- Stores key elements of a computer, such as the BIOS
- Stands for Read Only Memory.
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- A level Computer Science (1.1.3 Input, Outputs and Storage) Flashcards on RAM and ROM, created by Jason Dookarun on 02/03/2017.
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- Jason Dookarun · Mar 2017
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- Mar 2, 2017
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