Computer Memory - RAM and ROM

ROM stands for...

• Read Optical Memory
• Random Only Memory
• Read Only Memory
• Random Optical Memory

RAM stands for ...

• Read Access Memory
• Random Application Memory
• Read Application Memory
• Random Access Memory

The volatility of RAM is that.......

• it is non-volatile, as its contents are kept even when the computer is switched off.

• It is volatile as it contents are lost when the computer is switched off.

Describe the purpose of ROM

• Stores the instructions to load up the computer

• Stores data or information currently in use

Describe the purpose of RAM

• Stores the instructions to load up the computer

• Stores data or information currently in use

The volatility of ROM is that.......

• it is non-volatile, as its contents are kept even when the computer is switched off.

• It is volatile as it contents are lost when the computer is switched off.

Are RAM and ROM the primary or secondary storage of a computer?

• Primary Storage

• Secondary Storage