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Memory Bank

The document discusses different types of computer memory including internal and external memory, RAM and ROM, and primary and secondary memory. It defines the basic unit of memory as a bit and describes larger units like kilobytes and megabytes. Internal memory permanently stores data and programs inside the computer while external memory uses removable devices like disks and tapes.

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Memory Bank

The document discusses different types of computer memory including internal and external memory, RAM and ROM, and primary and secondary memory. It defines the basic unit of memory as a bit and describes larger units like kilobytes and megabytes. Internal memory permanently stores data and programs inside the computer while external memory uses removable devices like disks and tapes.

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INTRODUCTION

Memory is that part of computer where information is stored. The memory of computer is also called
MEMORY BANK. The storing of information is important characteristic of computer. A computer has very
vast memory. It can store huge amount of data and information and can recall instantly & correctly
whenever desired

KINDS OF MEMORY
1. INTERNAL MEMORY= It stores information data & program. This memory is permanently fixed inside
in computer
2. EXTERNAL MEMORY= It temporary memory. This memory includes floppy disks, tapes. These devices
can be inserted into computer when needed

UNIT OF MEMORY
The smallest unit of memory is BIT which represents data or character
Other units of memory are Kilobyte, Megabyte, Gigabyte
1 Bits = 0 and 1
8 Bits = 1 Byte
1 Kilobyte (KB)= 1024 Bytes
1 Megabyte (MB)= 1024*1024 KB
1 Gigabyte (GB) = 1024*1024*1024 MB

KINDS OF MEMORY
1. RAM= It stands for Random Access Memory. It is used by computer for temporary work. It remains in
use till computer is not turned off. When computer is turned off and power supply is interrupted, the
stored information in RAM is lost. It is like blackboard in classroom on which information can writtern,
erased, rewrittern
2. ROM= It stands for Read Only Memory. It has perment storage of fixed instructions needed by
operator while starting computer. Information is not lost when computer is turned off

DIFFERENT BETWEEN PRIMARY MEMORY & SECONDARY MEMORY

Primary memory Secondary memory


This memory stores information i.e. data & This memory includes floppies, disks, tapes. That can be
program inserted into computer drives when needed
It is permanently fixed inside computer It is temporary memory

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