Memory Flashcards

1
Q

_________ holds data, instructions, and information. It is also contained on chips connected to the system board.

A

memory

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There are three well-known types of memory chips

A
  1. random-access memory (RAM)
  2. read-only memory (ROM)
  3. flash memory
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3
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______________ chips hold the program (sequence of instructions) and data that the CPU is presently processing.

A

random-access memory (RAM)

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4
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RAM is called __________ or __________ storage because everything in most types of RAM is lost as soon as the computer is turned off.

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  • temporary
  • volatile
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5
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____________ improves processing by acting as a temporary high-speed holding area between the memory and the CPU.

A

cache memory

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6
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________________ is a RAM expansion module that can be added to a computer system to expand memory.

A

dual in-line memory module (DIMM)

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7
Q

With ____________, large programs are divided into parts that are read into RAM as needed. The parts are stored on a secondary device usually a hard disk.

A

virtual memory

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_______________ chips have information stored in them by the manufacturer.

A

read-only memory (ROM)

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9
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ROM chips are_____________ and control essential system operations.

A

nonvolatile storage

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10
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___________ offers a combination of the features of RAM. It does not lose its contents when power is removed.

A

flash memory

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Flash memory is used for a wide range of applications. For example, it is used to store the start-up instructions for a computer. This information is called the ____________________.

A

BIOS (basic input/output system)

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