Memory and Storage Flashcards
what is secondary storage?
storage devices which store data when the computer is not in use
what does volatile mean?
currently held data is lost when the power is switched off
what are some properties of primary storage?
all volatile with the exception of ROM, very fast access speeds, the CPU can access primary storage much faster than secondary can
why is secondary storage needed?
to store data when the computer is off
what is the media?
what storage type the device is stored on
where does the computer store data when it is turned off and why?
the hard drive as it is non-volatile and read and write so it can be changed when the computer is switched back on.
what is the drive?
the device that reads and writes data
what does non-volatile mean?
currently held data is saved when the power is switched off
what are processors?
CPUs
what is primary storage ?
the immediate memory that the processors have access to.
