Computer memory - Primary & secondary memory

Computer memory

AKA Memory

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What is a computer memory?

An Important component of a computer's hardware that stores data and instructions.

There are 2 types of computer memory

1. Primary memory

2. Secondary memory

Primary memory

The main and most frequently accessed type of memory in a computer system. Mostly its not portable and fixed.

Primary memory

The examples:

RAM (Random Access Memory)

Primary memory

The examples:

ROM (Read Only Memory)

Primary memory

The examples:

Hard disk / SSD (Solid State Drive)

Multiple Choice

What is meant by primary memory?

• The optional memory that can be used or not used

• The main and most frequently accessed type of memory in a computer system. Mostly its not portable and fixed.

• The frequently accessed memory but it's not the main memory

Match

Match the following examples of primary memory

Random Access Memory

Read Only Memory

Hard disk

• Random Access Memory

• Read Only Memory

• Hard disk

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Type 3 examples of primary memory

Secondary memory AKA Storage

A type of computer memory that is used to store data and programs for the long term. Its removable also portable.

Secondary memory AKA Storage

The examples:
Hard disk / SSD

Secondary memory AKA Storage

The examples:
Flash drive / USB

Secondary memory AKA Storage

The examples:
CD / DVD / Blu Ray disc

Secondary memory AKA Storage

The examples:
Memory card

Secondary memory AKA Storage

Online/cloud storage

Multiple Choice

What is meant by secondary memory?

• A type of computer memory that is used to store data and programs for the long term. Its removable also portable.

• The main and most frequently accessed type of memory in a computer system. Mostly its not portable and fixed.

Open Ended

Mention 3 examples of secondary memory

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Mention 3 examples of cloud storage

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How many types of memory? and please mention them

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With your own word, explain what is meant by computer memory?

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