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05 Computer Memory

Memory can be classed into two types, Read. Memory (ROM) and Random. Memory (RAM) ROM retains its data even when the power is switched off; this is known as. Memory. RAM is used to store the data you are working on and the modules needed to make your applications work.

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05 Computer Memory

Memory can be classed into two types, Read. Memory (ROM) and Random. Memory (RAM) ROM retains its data even when the power is switched off; this is known as. Memory. RAM is used to store the data you are working on and the modules needed to make your applications work.

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Fill-in-the-gaps: Computer Memory

Use the words in the table below to fill-in-the-gaps in the text. Each word may only be used once.

HARDWARE APPLICATIONS NON VOLATILE

MOTHERBOARD ACCESS SLOWS DOWN

GB CPU LOSES

BOOT UP SWITCH ONLY

The .......... needs to store data whilst it is carrying out the processing required. The ...................... that carries out this task is called memory. Memory can be classed into two types, Read ............ Memory (ROM) and Random ................. Memory (RAM). ROM is a special kind of memory which stores the instructions the computer uses to ............. ..... ROM retains its data even when the power is switched off; this is known as .......... ......................... memory. The ROM chip is attached to the ...................................... RAM is used to store the data you are working on and the modules needed to make your applications work. RAM also allows you to have multiple windows open so that you can ..................... between them. RAM ................... the data when the machine is switched off. This is classed as volatile memory. Most computers are typically sold with 1-4 ......... of RAM.

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If you dont have enough RAM installed and you have a lot of ........................... open, you could find that your computer performance .................. .......................

Computer Memory Tick the Answer


Instructions Below are a number of statements about the computer memory. Decide whether each is true or false and tick the correct box.

ROM is part of the CPU RAM is volatile RAM stands for Random Available Memory ROM contains the BIOS instructions RAM is part of the hard disk RAM stores your data and programs while you are working on them You can save your data onto ROM RAM is measured in KB Extra Ram can help improve the performance of your computer ROM is non volatile Virtual memory is a special chip inside the hard disk Virtual memory is very slow compared to RAM ROM contains details of the system hardware A supercomputer will have terabytes of RAM

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The operating system does not make use of RAM ROM is programmed by the manufacturer

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