1.2 memory

Question 1

RAM

Answer 1

(random access memory) it is a volatile memory source that is used as the main memory and can be read and written.

Question 2

ROM

Answer 2

(read only memory) non-volatile memory that can only be read not written into.

Question 3

virtual memory

Answer 3

when the RAM is filled up the computer puts the not recently used data onto the secondary which is slower but frees up space on the RAM.

Question 4

volatile

Answer 4

temporary memory that requires power to retain the data

Question 5

non-volatile

Answer 5

permanent memory that keeps its contents even when it has no power.

Question 6

primary storage

Answer 6

the memory areas that the CPU can access very quickly and has the fastest read/write speeds.

Question 7

secondary storage

Answer 7

non-volatile storage where all data is stored when not in use.

Question 8

SRAM

Answer 8

(static random access memory) faster access to memory. volatile. does not have to be refreshed.

Question 9

DRAM

Answer 9

(dynamic random access memory) has to be refreshed or the info will fade.

Question 10

BIOS

Answer 10

(basic input/output system) the program the computer uses to get the system started after you turned it on.

Question 11

firmware

Answer 11

its what communicates with computer devices and peripherals in their language.

Question 12

disk thrashing

Answer 12

when data is being swapped in and out of the virtual memory it leads to a high rate of disk access.

Question 13

flash memory

Answer 13

non-volatile storage usually used in USB because it can hold the memory for a long time and is small.

Question 14

hard disk

Answer 14

part of a unit that provides quick access to large amounts of data.