Memory Flashcards

1
Q

What do RAM and ROM mean?

A

Random Access Memory

Read Only Memory

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2
Q

What are some of the differences between RAM and ROM?

A
ROM:
Contents are permanent
Contents aren't lost when the power is turned off
Cannot be written onto
Data can't be altered
Can store start up instructions

RAM:
Contents can be changed
Contents are lost when the power gets turned off
Can be written onto
Data can be altered
Stores software/code in use or about to be used

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3
Q

What are some of the features of flash memory?

A

Doesn’t lose data when the power is turned off
Data can be rewritten

Used in cameras, mobile phones and USB memory sticks

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4
Q

What do CDs, DVDs and Blu-rays store?

A

Music, movies, computer games

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5
Q

Can a CD-ROM be written onto?

A

No, ROM = Read Only Memory

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