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Computer

Memory and Storage

Class-IV
Computer Memory
 A computer uses both short-long term memory
to store data or information.

 The stored data can be retrieved from the


computer’s memory whenever needed.
Computer Memory

Internal (Primary) External (Secondary)


Memory Memory

RAM (Random ROM (Read Only Hard CD / Flash


Access Memory) Memory) Disk DVD Disk
Internal Memory
It is the memory which is fixed on the motherboard. It is also called primary memory. It is of two types: RAM and ROM

RAM – RAM stands for Random Access Memory.


It stores the data temporarily and works like a blackboard.
It is constantly overwritten with new data.
The data stored in RAM is lost when you turn off the computer or power goes off.
That is why, it is known as volatile memory.

ROM – ROM stands for Read Only Memory.


It holds the instructions which are used to start the computer system as soon as the computer system is switched on.
ROM is a permanent memory.
Difference Between RAM and ROM

RAM ROM

• It stores the data and instructions • It holds the instructions permanently


temporarily. to boot the computer system.

• It is called a volatile memory. • It is not a volatile memory.


External Memory
This memory is used to store the information for a longer time.
It is also called Secondary memory.
It is needed because the internal storage of a computer is insufficient to store a large amount of data and instructions.

HARD DISK – It is main secondary storage device


for the computer system.
It is fixed inside the CPU cabinet and contains
all the software and data.

CD – CD stands for Compact Disk.


It is a thin circular disc. It is a secondary device.

DVD - DVD stands for Digital Video Disk.


It is an optical storage device. It is a secondary device.
Flash Drive – It is popularly known as Pen Drive. It is an USB device.
It is very small and lightweight.
It is faster in accessing data and more convenient to carry along.

Multimedia Card – A multimedia card or memory card is a storage medium for portable devices. It can be used in a
digital camera or smartphone.
Computer Memory - UNIT

A computer can understand only two states – ON (represented by 1) and


OFF (represented by 0). These two digits are called Binary digits or Bits.
1 Byte = 8 Bits
Byte is a unit of measurement computer’s memory
8 bits = 1 Byte
1024 Bytes = 1 Kilobyte(KB)
1024 KB = 1 Megabyte(MB)
1024 MB = 1 Gigabyte(GB)
1024 GB = 1 Terabyte(TB)
etc.
Quiz

Q1. Which device helps you to store data and


instructions in the computer system?

A. Computer Memory
B. CPU
C. Monitor
Correct

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Quiz

Q2. Which of the followings is called the ‘Volatile


Memory Device’?

A. ROM
B. Hard Disk
C. RAM
Correct

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Quiz

Q3. Which of the following memory devices is used


to boot the computer system?

A. RAM
B. ROM
C. Hard Disk
Correct

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Quiz

Q4. Which of the followings is a Circular Disk ?

A. Hard Disk
B. Pen Drive
C. CD/DVD
Correct

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Quiz

Q5. Which of the followings is known as ‘Flash Drive’?

A. CD/DVD
B. Pen Drive
C. Hard Disk
Correct

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