RAM & ROM

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define RAM.

RAM (random access memory) is primary storage that holds data and instructions currently in use.

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is RAM volatile or non-volatile?

RAM is volatile, meaning its contents are lost when powered off.

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what does read/write mean for RAM?

read/write means data can be read from and written to RAM.

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give one example of what could be stored in the RAM of a smart TV.

  • current channel

  • volume

  • video

  • currently running apps

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define ROM.

ROM (read only memory) is primary storage that holds the BIOS and the boot up instructions.

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state the differences between RAM and ROM.

  • ROM is non-volatile, RAM is volatile

  • content of ROM cannot be changed, content of RAM can be changed.

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is ROM volatile or non-volatile?

ROM is non-volatile, meaning its contents are not lost when powered off.

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true or false?

data can be written to ROM.

false.

ROM is read-only memory, so data cannot be written to it.

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which has a larger capacity, RAM or ROM?

RAM has a much larger capacity compared to ROM.