memory+storage Flashcards
1
Q
What is RAM
A
Volatile, holds data and instructions in use.
2
Q
What is ROM
A
Non-volatile, holds bootstrap loader and is read-only
3
Q
What is in secondary storage?
A
Hard disk drive
Flash drive
4
Q
What is in primary storage?
A
RAM
In CPU: Cache+registers
5
Q
When is virtual memory used?
A
When RAM becomes full it need to move data not currently in use.
6
Q
Where is virtual memory?
A
Data is moved between RAM and secondary storage
7
Q
Name the three types of secondary storage
A
Magnetic
Optical
Solid State
8
Q
When is secondary storage used?
A
To be a non-volatile, cheap way to store data with greater capacity
