RAM and ROM Flashcards

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What is memory?

A

the part of a computer that holds data

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What does ROM stand for?

A

Read Only Memory

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What does RAM stand for?

A

Random Access Memory

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4
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Where is ROM located?

A

small piece located on the motherboard

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What does ROM contain?

A

the very first instructions for the computer (bootstrap)

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What does RAM do?

A

holds information being executed by the CPU

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Which is volatile?

A

RAM

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Which is non-volatile?

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ROM

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