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Primary storage (Memory)
Flashcards do conjunto (10)
- 1What does RAM Stand forRandom Access Memory
- 2What does rom stand forRead only Memory
- 3What does Virtual memory doAllows you to open up more programs when there is insufficient amount of RAM
- 4Name the Key points of RAM1.Ram is volatile
2. The content of the ram changes frequently
3. You can increase the amount of ram you have - 5Name the key points of ROM1. Rom is non volatile
2. The content of the rom never changes
3. You CAN'T expand how much rom you have - 6What is ram forits to store data/programs/parts of the operating system which are currently being used
- 7What is Rom used forIts stores instructions which are needed to boot up your computer
- 8What is virtual memory used forIt uses a section of your secondary storage (Hard drive) to store programs in order to free up space on the ram
- 9Advantages of Virtual MemoryAllows you to run more programs at the same time without needing to buy more ram
- 10Disadvantages of Virtual memoryIts slower then ram making it take longer to access programs then compared to ram
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- GCSE Computing FlashCards sobre Primary storage (Memory), criado por Joshua Hancock em 10-05-2022.
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