Input Output Storage And Memory

Question 1

RAM

Answer 1

Volatile- content is lost when power is disconnected. Used to store programs and data when currently in use

Question 2

ROM

Answer 2

Non volatile- content is retained when the power is disconnected. Used to store the bootup instructions.

Question 3

Magnetic storage

Answer 3

Uses magnets to record data on magnetic rotating plates

I.e HDD

Question 4

Optical storage

Answer 4

Uses a beam of light and lens to record data onto a disk. Data is stored in pits and lands on the surface of the disk

I.e CD

Question 5

Flash storage

Answer 5

Uses positive and negative charges to record data onto cells that are made of up transistors.

DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY MOVING PARTS

i.e SSD