RAM and ROM

What does RAM stand for?
1. Random access memory
What does ROM mean?
1. Read only memory
What is the purpose of RAM?
1. It it used for storing loaded programme and data use
What is the purpose of ROM?
1. ROM is memory that cannot be changed by a programme or user
What does volatile and non-volatile mean? Is RAM volatile or non-volatile? Is ROM volatile or non-volatile?
1. Volatile is a type of computer memory that will only keep data as long as the power stays on when the power is switched of, all of the data is lost. Whereas non-volatile is a type of memory that doesn't require power to keep the data.
2. An example of volatile is RAM (random access memory)
3. An example of non-volatile is ROM (read only data) will retain it's data even with the power off.
What is stored in the RAM?
1. - The operating system - Applications - The graphical user
What is stored in the ROM?
1. ROM contains all of the instructions needed to start the computer
Can you change what is stored in the RAM?
1. Yes, because as you open and close programmes you are changing what is stored in the RAM
Can you change what is stored in ROM?
1. No because it retains it's memory even when the computer is turned off

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	Created by JessicaDiaper over 9 years ago