Memory Flashcards
What is RAM?
Random Access Memory. a type of computer memory that is used to temporarily store data that is actively being used or processed by a computers CPU.
What kind of memory is RAM?
RAM is whats referred to as volatile memory. Volatile memory is lost when the computer is turned off or restarted.
How does data storage work on RAM?
it stores data that is actively being used by the OS, applications and processes.
What is RAMs data transfer rate measured in?
Its measured in megabytes per second or gigabytes per second.
What is DRAM?
Dynamic Random Access Memory.
What is SRAM?
Static Random Access Memory
What is the difference between DRAM and SRAM?
DRAM is the most common in personal devices and gaming consoles. SRAM is not dynamic and does not need to be refreshed constantly. But SRAM requires a constant flow of power. DRAM is used for things like networking, hardware and PCs. SRAM is used for cache memory in things like printers, routers and digital cameras. DRAM is slower and consumes more power.
What is DIMM?
Dual Inline Memory Module. provides additional RAM for storing and accessing data that is actively being used by CPU. RAM is stored on the motherboard in modules that are called DIMMs.
What is a SO-DIMM?
Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module. a smaller from factor of memory module for laptops or mobile devices.
What is SDRAM?
Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory. it is synchronized with the system clock which allows for improved data transfer rates and efficiency compared to earlier memory technologies.
What is DDR?
Double Data Rate. refers to a type of SDRAM.
What are the different types of DDR?
There are several generations of DDR. They are DDR, DDR2, DDR3, DDR4 and DDR5.
What is virtual ram?
also known as virtual memory. a memory management technique used by OS to provide the illusion of more memory than is physically available.
What is multi channel memory?
also known as dual channel, triple channel or quad channel. a memory architecture that involves using multiple memory channels to improve the data transfer rate between the CPU and the memory modules.
What is memory that checks itself?
Also known as “Error Correcting Code memory” or ECC memory. A type of memory that includes additional error detection and error correction capabilitites of a computers memory subsytem. Used on critical systems such as VM server, database server, workstations etc.
