Primary storage

Question 1

RAM

Answer 1

random access memory
use= temp storage of currently running programs and data
large number of storage locations w/ unique address
data can be changed
volatile (data lost when turned off)
second slowest- after flash

Question 2

ROM

Answer 2

read only memory
can store programs such as BIOS
permanent storage of data
stored data cannot be changed
non volatile
relatively fast- not as fast as cache

Question 3

Flash memory

Answer 3

permanent storage of data
can be changed
data is not lost
slow access

Question 4

RAM Cash memory

Answer 4

temporary storage of frequently accessed data
small number of store locations that can be accessed quickly by CPU
quicker than RAM
volatile