Memory and Secondary Storage Flashcards
1
Q
What is ROM?
A
Read Only Memory.
2
Q
What is RAM?
A
Random Access Memory.
3
Q
Give examples of optical storage devices.
A
CDs, DVDs, Blu-Rays.
4
Q
Give examples of magnetic storage devices.
A
Hard drives, Magnetic tape, Floppy disks
5
Q
Give examples of solid state storage devices.
A
Solid-State hard drives, SD cards, USB memory stick
6
Q
What is volatile memory?
A
Memory that loses its contents when the power is turned off.