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a. Give two items that are stored in RAM.

Programs currently in use. Data currently in use

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b. What are the main difference is between RAM and ROM?

ROM is non-volatile and RAM is Volatile / RAM loses memory when computer switched off, RAM doesn’t.

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ROM or RAM -Data is not permanently written to this type of memory

ram

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ROM or RAM -Holds the instructions for booting-up the computer

rom

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ROM or RAM -The computer needs to be on to retain data

ram

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ROM or RAM - is a type of volatile memory

ram

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ROM or RAM -Data is pre-written and comes with the computer

rom

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Ram or ROM -Data is permanently written

rom

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a. What is the role of the Power On Self-Test (POST) in the boot sequence?

When computer is switched on, BIOS chip performs checks. These checks are called POST (Power On Self-Test). To make sure components are present and functioning correctly / Checks peripheral devices, other hardware, storage devices, memory and system

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part 2 to power on self

, memory and system clock. When checks completed CPU starts operating system. If a test fails, an error message is shown.

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b. ROM is present in automatic washing machines. What are some specific instructions that would be in such a ROM?

Values stored in ROM remain whether power on or not. ROM can be removed from a computer and when replaced, values are still there. Virus attack unlikely. Values stored cannot be accidentally changed.

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c. What are the reasons that ROM is considered permanent and secure?

Security against accidental/malicious damage as difficult to change Virus attack unlikely Manufactured with data required permanently stored in it so cannot be modified easily.

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a. What is virtual memory

It is simulated memory that is written to a file on the hard drive / memory that appears to exist as RAM but is in secondary storage.

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b. Why is virtual memory needed

When you need to run applications on the computer than its physical memory (RAM) can support. It lets more memory to be used than there is in the system.

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c. How is virtual memory implemented

Operating system will set up virtual memory using the virtual memory manager (VMM). VMM creates a file on the hard disk large enough for the extra memory needed. OS can then address memory as if it were real memory stored in RAM. ....

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part 2 to implementation vm

Maps memory addresses used by a program into physical addresses in computer memory. Swapping or paging is a process used by the operating system to move data between RAM and virtual memory.

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part 3 to implementation vm

Operating system moves data when some processes are not needed immediately out of the RAM to store them in virtual memory (on the hard disk). Copies the data back into RAM when the process is needed again. Transfer between the two being made automat

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part 3 to implementation vm

Transfer between the two being made automatically as required.

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a. What does solid state media mean?

Storage media with no moving parts Refers to removable storage with no moving parts Device that uses flash memory

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b. What are 3 uses for flash memory?

USB drives Memory cards (such as in a camera) Solid-state drives Any reasonable example

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c. What are the advantages with the use of flash memory?

• Flash is durable will not break if dropped or exposed to heat. • Very reliable as no moving parts. • Very compact but can store lot of data in a small space. • Very fast access time compared to a hard disk or a DVD. • Low cost and reliable. • Ligh

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c. What are the problems associated with the use of flash memory?

• Can get lost easily. • Can wear out over a long time period. • More expensive than CD or DVD. • The metal part that is inserted into the USB port can become bent or damaged.

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