Computer Science Flashcards
1
Q
How is main memory used?
A
Main memory refers to RAM. It stores instructions while a program is being executed, stores data while a program is being executed and data that has been stored in main memory can be found again later.
2
Q
What is volatile memory?
A
All data is lost when power is turned off.
3
Q
what is non-volatile memory?
A
Data isn’t lost when the power is turned off.
4
Q
Explain the purposes of ROM.
A
Rom stores instructions and data that is never changed such as the computer’s startup instructions.
