RAM AND ROM

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Mind Map on RAM AND ROM, created by Sally Allen on 04/11/2014.
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RAM AND ROM
  1. WHAT DOES RAM STAND FOR?
    1. random access memory
    2. WHAT DOES ROM MEAN?
      1. read only memory
      2. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF RAM?
        1. ram is used for storing loaded programs and the data programs use
        2. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF ROM?
          1. a memory that cannot be changedby a program or user,
          2. what does volatile mean?
            1. a type of computer memory that only keeps its memory when the computer is turned on
            2. IS RAM VOLATILE OR NON-VOLATILE?
              1. VOLATILE
              2. IS ROM VOLATILE OR NON-VOLATILE?
                1. NON-VOLATILE
                2. WHAT IS STORED IN A RAM?
                  1. .THE OPERATING SYSTEM , APPLICATIONS , THE GRAPHIC USER INTERFACE
                  2. what is stored in the rom?
                    1. it contains all of the instructions needed to start the computer.
                    2. 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
                      2. can you change whats stored in the rom?
                        1. no because rom retains its memory even when the computer is turned off.

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