1.2 Memory and Storage

1.2 Memory and Storage

By fern ellis

Why do computers need primary storage?

Computers need primary storage because it holds data and programs

​that are currently in use by the CPU.

Read only memory.

​ROM is a flash memory chip that contains a small amount of non-volatile memory.

​ROM also contains the BIOS.

​ROM

Random access memory.

RAM is a fast temporary type of memory in which programs, data and applications are stored.

RAM

ROM and RAM?