Memory Flashcards
ROM stands for
Read Only Memory
Is ROM volatile or non-volatile?
Non-volatile
What does non-volatile mean?
Contents are not lost when the computer is switched off
What is the purpose of ROM in a computer?
Stores the boot-up program that runs automatically when the computer is switched on
ROM can be read from, but not
Written to
RAM stands for
Random Access Memory
Is RAM volatile or non-volatile?
Volatile
What does volatile mean?
The contents are lost when the computer is switched off
What is the purpose of RAM in a computer?
Holds the current programs and data in use
What is the impact of having more RAM in a computer?
Computer processor becomes faster
True or false: Cache memory can be read from and written to.
True
The storage capacity of cache memory is
Small
How does the speed of data access of cache memory compare to that of RAM?
Cache memory offers faster data access than RAM
What is the purpose of cache memory in a computer?
To store frequently used programs and instructions
