3. Hardware - Data Storage: Computer Science CIE IGCSE

Memory directly accessed by the CPU

• Primary Storage

• Secondary Storage

Give examples of primary storage

• HDD

• SSD

• RAM

• ROM

• Cache memory

What does RAM stand for?

• A male sheep

• Random Access Memory

• Register of Address Memory

• Recent Artichoke Module

Stores data that is going to be processed and programs currently in use

• RAM

• ROM

• Cache memory

• HDD

Why is RAM random?

• Any memory location can be accessed independent of which memory location was last used.

• It is random how much time the RAM will store your memory for.

• It doesn't matter which memories are stored in RAM

• RAM will store any size file.

RAM is...

• Volatile

• Non-volatile

All data contained in this memory is lost when the computer is switched off as it requires electricity to run.

• Volatile

• Non-volatile

What is the average amount of RAM?

• 8 GB

• 1 TB

• 32 KB

• 64 bytes

What are examples of embedded RAM?

• Printer Buffer

• Central Heating Controller

• Laptop Volatile Primary Memory

• Printer Driver

Embedded RAM is...

• Large

• Small