Internal Memory

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What are the categories of internal memory?

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RAM (Random Access Memory), ROM (Read Only Memory), Cache memory.

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What is RAM?

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RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of memory that can be read from or written to. It is volatile, meaning its contents are lost when the machine is switched off. It holds programs and data currently in use, such as parts of the operating system and applications.

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What happens to the contents of RAM when the machine is switched off?

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The contents are lost because RAM is volatile.

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What influences the speed of the processor in relation to RAM?

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The size of RAM can influence the speed of the processor; larger RAM capacity can lead to a faster processor.

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What is ROM?

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ROM (Read Only Memory) is a type of memory that can be read from but not written to. Programs stored on ROM are permanent and cannot be altered.

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What is stored in ROM?

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Programs that are frequently required by the computer, such as the boot program for Windows.

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What is Cache Memory?

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Cache memory is a type of memory used by the CPU, similar to RAM, where instructions can be read or written.