virtual memory

Question 1

RAM

Answer 1

RAM is the random access memory. This is where programs that are currently being used are stored.
RAM stores data and instructions

Question 2

what does volatile mean
ROM is non-volatile
RAM is volatile

Answer 2

Volatile means that it needs constant power to keep data, if power goes off everything stops.

Question 3

ROM

Answer 3

read only memory - this if the type of memory that stress the information needed to boot up the computer

Question 4

BIOS(ROM)

Answer 4

basic input output system

that tells the keyboard, mouse and displays things to the screen

Question 5

what is virtual memory

Answer 5

virtual memory is used when RAM is full.

unused data is moved to virtual Memory to make space in the RAM for new data

Question 6

the purpose of ROM

Answer 6

• stores the boot program/bootstrap loader

- used to start the computer/loads the operating system

Question 7

The purpose of RAM

Answer 7

• store the parts of the os/programs that are running
• stores the data currently in use
• for access by the CPU

Question 8

purpose of VIRTUAL MEMORY

Answer 8

• used as RAM to store the contents of RAM/main memory
• needed when there isn’t enough physical memory
• using the hard disk/secondary storage

Question 9

what happens if you keep using the VIRTUAL MEMORY

Answer 9

cause dish thrashing reducing computer performance

Question 10

what is disk thrashing

Answer 10

it id the proceed where the application/ software keeps using the virtual memory , moving back and forth , between RAM and ROM