Memory Flashcards
1
Q
RAM
A
Volatile
Cabin be written and read from.
Usually measured in gigabytes
2
Q
ROM
A
Non- volatile
Read from.
For the BIOS usually measured in kilobytes.
3
Q
Virtual memory
A
Stores data that the RAM isn’t actively using on the hard drive to free up RAM.
4
Q
Cache
A
Holding area for data from the RAM
5
Q
Flash
A
Often referred to as solid-state storage, which means that there are no moving parts.
Non-volatile.
Used in USB memory sticks and Memory cards for suicidal cameras, ect
