RAM and ROM Flashcards
1
Q
What does ROM stand for?
A
read only memory
2
Q
Can data on a ROM be changed?
A
Not through the machine
3
Q
Is ROM volatile
A
no, it retains data with no power
4
Q
What is the typical size for a ROM
A
1 or 2 mb
5
Q
What does the ROM contain?
A
BIOS
6
Q
What is ROM used for?
A
to boot up the system
7
Q
What does RAM stand for?
A
random access memory
8
Q
What is the purpose of the RAM?
A
to store open and working programs and applications
9
Q
what does BIOS stand for ?
A
basic input output system
10
Q
characteristics of RAM
A
OS needs to be loaded into it for it to run stores working and opened programs can be accessed and changed at any time volatile usually 8GB directly accessible by the processor
