null
US
Sign In
Sign Up for Free
Sign Up
We have detected that Javascript is not enabled in your browser. The dynamic nature of our site means that Javascript must be enabled to function properly. Please read our
terms and conditions
for more information.
Next up
Copy and Edit
You need to log in to complete this action!
Register for Free
1573492
Ram and Rom
Description
Mind Map on Ram and Rom, created by Eloise Hanslip U on 03/11/2014.
Mind Map by
Eloise Hanslip U
, updated more than 1 year ago
More
Less
Created by
Eloise Hanslip U
over 9 years ago
49
0
0
Resource summary
Ram and Rom
what does RAM stand for ?
Random access memory
what does ROM stand for?
read only memory
what is the purpose of RAM
The purpose of Ram is so that program data can be stored
what is the purpose of ROM?
the purpose of ROM is so that it can store the instructions for the computer the computer can start up when it is turned on again
what does volatile and non volatile mean ?
volatile - The retaining data as long as there is a power supply conected
non - volatile - retaining data even if there is a break in the power supply
ROM is non - volatile
RAM is volitile
storage
what is stored in the RAM?
programs, applications and data
what is stored in the ROM?
the instructions to start the computer
changing
can you change whats in the RAM?
yes you do change it when you open and close programs
can you change whats in the ROM?
no you should not unless you know what you are doing
Show full summary
Hide full summary
Want to create your own
Mind Maps
for
free
with GoConqr?
Learn more
.
Similar
RAM and ROM
13jake.cooper
STORAGE DEVICE
254sanchi
Characters in "King Lear"
eleanor.gregory
To Kill A Mockingbird
tommarlin15
AS Unit 2 Physics Flashcard Deck
Callum McClintock
Henry VII Rebellions, political power and control
hawkhigh
AS AQA Accounting Unit 1 - FLASH CARDS
Harshad Karia
Maths
Court Walters
Edexcel Additional Science Chemistry Topics 1+2
El Smith
The Great Gatsby: Love
Shani Casey
General questions on photosynthesis
Fatima K
Browse Library