Storage Devices Flashcards
1
Q
What is ram
A
Random access memory
2
Q
What are the features of rom
A
Contents are permanent Contents is not lost when turned off Cannot be written to Can't be altered Can store instructions used when a computer starts up
3
Q
What are the features of ram
A
Can be written to can be altered Contents is lost when turned off Contents can be changed Used to store data / software in use or about to be used
4
Q
What is flash memory
A
Does not lose data when power turned off
And can rewritten to many times
5
Q
What is secondary / backing memory
A
Needed to store files when power is turned off
6
Q
What is rom
A
Read only memory
