RAM and ROM

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Mind Map on RAM and ROM, created by Alice Hadaway on 07/10/2014.
Alice Hadaway
Mind Map by Alice Hadaway, updated more than 1 year ago
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RAM and ROM
  1. RAM is the most common type of memory
    1. RAM stands for 'Random Access Memory'
      1. If a compuer loses power, all data stored in the RAM is lost
      2. It can be accessed randomly without touching preceding bytes
        1. RAM is a fast temporary type of memory data storage
          1. RAM is how applications and data are stored
            1. ROM is memory that cannot be changed by a program or user
              1. ROM retains it's memory - even if the computer turns off
              2. e.g. ROM stores instructions for the computer to turn on again after it shuts down
                1. Stands for 'Read Only Memory'
                  1. Volatile is used to describe memory lost when the computer shuts down
                    1. RAM is volatile
                      1. ROM is nonvolatile
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