Primary Storage Flashcards
1
Q
What does RAM stand for?
A
Random Access Memory
2
Q
What does ROM stand for?
A
Read Only Memory
3
Q
What are the features of RAM?
A
It is volatile and can be read and written to
4
Q
What are the features of ROM?
A
It is non-volatile but can only be read.
5
Q
When the computer boots up, what happens with regards to the RAM?
A
The operating system is copied from secondary storage to RAM.
6
Q
Is RAM faster or slower than cache memory?
A
Slower
7
Q
What is contained on the ROM?
A
The instructions a computer needs to boot up, known as BIOS (Basic Input Output Operating System)
8
Q
How does flash memory store data?
A
By trapping electrons in electrical circuits.
