RAM and ROM

What does RAM stand for?
1. Random Access Memory
What does ROM stand for?
1. Read Only Memory
What is the purpose of RAM?
1. It is used for storing loaded data and programme use,tempory
What is the purpose of ROM?
1. ROM is memory that cannot be changed by a programme or a user. ROM remains its memory even when its turned off.
What does volatile and non-volatile mean?
1. Volatile means that it will only keep its data as long as the power is on.
2. Non-volatile means that it doesn't need power to keep its data.
RAM IS VOLATILE
ROM IS NON-VOLATILE
What is stored in the RAM?
1. -The operating system
  1. Applications
    1. The graphical user interface (GUI)
What is stored in the ROM?
1. ROM stores the instructions for the computer to start up when it turns on again.
Can you changed what is stored in the RAM?
1. Yes, because when you open and close programmes you are changing what is stored in the RAM.
Can you change what is stored in the ROM?
1. No, because it retains its memory even when you computer is turned off
ROM
RAM
RAM- STORE PROGRAMS OR DATA CURRENTLY BEING USED
ROM-STORE THE INSTRUCTIONS THAT START UP THE COMPUTER

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	Created by Louise Phillips almost 10 years ago