Memory 1.2

Question 1

RAM

Answer 1

Random Access Memory: “Volatile (data lost when power is off) Read and write. Purpose: temporary store of currently executing instructions and their data. E.g. applications and the operating system in use.”

Question 2

ROM

Answer 2

Read Only Memory: “Non-volatile (data retained when power is off) Read only. Purpose: stores instructions for starting the computer called the bootstrap.”

Question 3

Virtual Memory

Answer 3

“Using part of the hard disk as if it were random access memory.
Allows more applications to be open than physical memory could hold.”

Question 4

Flash Memory

Answer 4

“Solid state (no moving parts). Faster than a hard disk drive. Robust. Used to store the BIOS.”