Memory 1.3

Question 1

What is primary storage?

Answer 1

Memory that the CPU can read/write to quickly e.g. RAM

Question 2

What does volatile mean?

Answer 2

Power is required for the component to retain data

Question 3

What does non-volatile mean?

Answer 3

The computer retains data even when the power is turned off

Question 4

What is the difference between volatile and non-volatile?

Answer 4

Volatile data is maintained when the computer turned off while non-volatile dosen’t?

Question 5

What is RAM?

Answer 5

The main temporary memory in a computer

Question 6

What type of memory is RAM?

Answer 6

Volatile memory

Question 7

What are 3 facts about RAM?

Answer 7

• Can be read/written to
  
  • Programs + files are copied here from secondary storage while in use
  • Slower than the CPU cache, but faster than secondary storage

Question 8

Does RAM allow more apps and programs to run smoothly?

Answer 8

Yes