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2. Is RAM volatile or non-volatile?

  • Volatile
  • Non-volatile

3. Explain why an embedded computer must store its program in ROM

  • So the contents are not lost when the power is turned off and so the program cannot be altered
  • So the contents are not lost when they are being altered
  • Because it is a dedicated computer system so it has a specific task
  • Because the contents need to be able to be altered

4. Explain why programs do not run directly from secondary storage

  • It is too small to store all the programs the CPU needs to run
  • Secondary storage can be removed from the computer
  • It is too slow for programs to run directly by the CPU
  • It is too expensive

5. Explain the purpose of RAM in a computer system

  • Process instructions from the CPU
  • Execute instructions
  • Store data and programs that the CPU is using while programs are running
  • Temporarily store instructions and data being used by the CPU

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