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1.2 memory
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- 1Describe the difference between RAM and ROMRAM data is volatile and is erased once the computer has been switched off and ROM data is non-volatile and is permanently stored on your computer.
- 2Describe the purpose of RAM in a computer systemRAM (random access memory) is volatile and is the main place for storing instructions and data whilst a program is being executed.
- 3Describe the purpose of ROM in a computer systemROM (read only memory) is non-volatile and is used to store the start up instructions for a computer.
- 4Describe the purpose of virtual memory in a computer systemVirtual memory is secondary storage and transfer's pages of data from RAM (random access memory) to disk storage.
- 5Explain why it would be beneficial to get more RAM instead of having to rely on virtual memory.Virtual memory is slower than RAM because processing is being taken up by moving data around rather than executing instructions.
- 6State what is meant by “Flash memory”.Flash memory is a non-volatile and is used for storage and transferring data between a personal computer and digital devices. It is often found in USB, MP3 players, digital cameras and solid slate drives.
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- FlashCards sobre 1.2 memory, criado por Max Pryce-Jones em 18-10-2020.
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