RAM, ROM & Virtual Memory

RAM, ROM & Virtual Memory

1. What are they?

   • RAM is the Random access memory
   • ROM is the Read-Only Memory
   • Virtual memory is an extension to RAM

2. What are their purpose?

   • RAM is used to open apps on your device and to give the CPU data
   • ROM is used fro the boot up sequence
   • Virtual Memory is used for an extension resource for the RAM when it gets full

3. Are they volatile?

   • RAM is
   • ROM isn't
   • Virtual memory is

4. What is volatile storage?

   • Volatile storage is where when the device shuts down, it doesn't need the data it's keeping so it clears it

5. Where can you find it?

   • You can find the RAM and ROM in the motherboard
   • Virtual memory is found in the Hard drive

6. What does it look like?

   • RAM looks like this
   • ROM looks like this
   • Virtual Memory looks like this

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