Planned Homework 2 - RAM and ROM

What does ROM stand for?

• Read Only Memory

• Read Only Microchip

• Read Only Module

ROM stores start up ...

Can you change the contents of ROM?

• No - It is read only, meaning data cannot be written to it.

• Yes - Read only refers to the way the CPU accesses the instructions.

What does RAM stand for?

• Readable Access Memory

• Random Access Memory

• Ready Access Memory

RAM is volatile. What does this mean?

• All data and instructions are lost once the device is powered off

• All data and instructions are saved when the device is powered off

• Nothing - It refers to the style and not how it works

Where is the Operating System stored before a computer is powered on?

• ROM

• RAM

• Hard Drive

Which of the following has a larger storage capacity?

• ROM

• RAM

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