Memory 0.0 / 5 ? ComputingComputer systemsGCSEEdexcel Created by: pepsglassesCreated on: 25-03-18 15:50 What is RAM? Random Accessed Memory. 1 of 9 What is ROM? Read Only Memory. 2 of 9 What is the main difference between RAM and ROM? RAM is volatile memory, whereas ROM is non-volatile. 3 of 9 What is the purpose of ROM in a computer system? To store instructions used for starting up the computer. 4 of 9 What is the purpose of RAM in a computer system? To store information that needs to be used by the CPU very quickly. 5 of 9 What is Virtual Memory? A section of volatile memory created temporarily in the storage drive. 6 of 9 When do we need Virtual Memory? When the computer is running lots of processes and the RAM is running low. 7 of 9 What is Flash Memory? Non-volatile memory that can be electrically erased and reprogrammed. 8 of 9 Where is Flash Memory used? Portable devices and removable storage devices. 9 of 9
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