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Memory and storage

Warm-Up 1: Memory Hunt

Think about devices you use daily (e.g., smartphones, laptops, gaming consoles). Write down
three devices and describe how you think they use memory (e.g., temporary storage,
permanent instructions). Share your ideas with a partner.

Quick Quiz on Technology Terms

Question 1: True or False: RAM is non-volatile memory.


Question 2: Which type of memory can only be read from?
A. RAM
B. ROM
C. EEPROM
D. SRAM
Question 3: Which of the following is a type of secondary storage?
A. DRAM
B. Hard disk drive
C. SRAM
D. PROM
What is the primary advantage of SSDs over HDDs?
A. Higher storage capacity
B. Faster data access speed
C. Lower power consumption
D. Longer lifespan
Which type of RAM does not require constant refreshing?
A. DRAM
B. SRAM
C. PROM
D. EPROM
Vocabulary practice

Match each term in column A with an appropriate definition from column B. There are
three options in column B that cannot be matched. Write your answers in the table
below.

A. A faster type of RAM that uses flip-flops and does not need
1. RAM
refreshing.
2. ROM B. Storage media with no moving parts, offering faster access
speeds.
3. DRAM
C. High-speed memory external to the processor for frequently
4. SRAM accessed data.
D. The time delay experienced when accessing a data block.
5. SSD
E. Memory that stores data temporarily and is volatile.
6. HDD F. A type of non-volatile memory that is read-only and permanent.
G. Devices like USB drives that use flash memory for storage.
7. Cache memory
H. A storage method that uses laser light to read/write on CDs and
8. Latency DVDs.
I. A magnetic storage device that uses spinning platters to store
9. EEPROM
data.
10. Embedded systems J. A type of ROM that can be erased and rewritten electronically.
K. Systems with microprocessors embedded into devices to
perform specific tasks.
L. Memory used to store operating system instructions for
powering on the computer.
M. A type of memory that requires constant refreshing to retain
data.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Complete the sentences with the correct term:


a) ____________ is a type of RAM that uses flip-flops and does not need refreshing.
b) ____________ memory is volatile and stores data temporarily.
c) ____________ uses ultraviolet light to allow reprogramming.
d) In ____________, capacitors hold bits of information and need constant refreshing.
Reading Text for Comprehension Questions
Memory and Storage in Computers
Computers rely on two primary types of memory: Random Access Memory (RAM)
and Read-Only Memory (ROM). RAM is a volatile memory that stores data temporarily. It
allows both reading and writing of data, making it ideal for applications and operating
systems currently in use. However, its contents are erased when the computer is powered off.
In contrast, ROM is non-volatile memory, retaining its contents even when the computer is
off. It is used to store permanent instructions, such as the computer's startup processes. ROM
can only be read from and cannot be written to or modified under normal circumstances.
Within RAM, there are two types: Dynamic RAM (DRAM) and Static RAM (SRAM).
DRAM requires constant refreshing to retain data, as its tiny capacitors lose charge quickly.
This design is economical and has a high memory capacity but is slower. SRAM, on the other
hand, uses flip-flops to store data, eliminating the need for refreshing. As a result, SRAM
offers faster data access and is used for memory caches in processors, where speed is
essential.
Storage Devices
Storage devices, like Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) and Solid-State Drives (SSDs), allow
users to store files permanently. HDDs use magnetic spinning disks, with read-write heads
locating and accessing data stored in sectors and tracks. However, HDDs experience latency,
the delay in accessing specific blocks of data, which impacts their speed. SSDs, with no
moving parts, offer much faster data access and have become popular for their performance
advantages.

Comprehension Questions
1. What makes RAM different from ROM?
2. Why is SRAM faster than DRAM?
3. What is latency, and how does it affect hard disk drives?
True/False Questions:
1. DRAM uses flip-flops to hold data.
2. SRAM is used in the processor’s memory cache for speed.
3. ROM is a volatile memory type that loses data when power is off.
4. RAM allows both reading and writing of data.
5. HDDs have faster data access times than SSDs.
6. Latency refers to the delay in accessing specific data blocks.
7. DRAM needs constant refreshing to retain its stored data.
8. SSDs use laser light to read and write data.
9. ROM is commonly used to store the computer’s BIOS.
10. SRAM consumes less power than DRAM during high-frequency use.

Summary Exercises
Comparison Chart
Fill in the chart below to summarize RAM, ROM, DRAM, and SRAM:

FEATURE RAM ROM DRAM SRAM


Volatile/Non-
volatile
Usage
Speed
Special Features

Paragraph Prompt
Write 4–5 sentences comparing RAM and ROM.

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