Memory

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Random Access Memory
The computer's main memory. Volatile; data is lost when the computer loses power. Stores data which is currently in use. Memory can be written or read from.
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Read Only Memory
Non-volatile; data is NOT lost when power is turned off (Permanent memory) Use to store the BIOS which is required to start up the computer. Memory can only be read from.
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Virtual memory
When the computer is configured so that part of the hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SDD) behaves like amin memory.
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Volatility
RAM is described as volatile as it loses its content when it has no power/
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Read Only Memory

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Non-volatile; data is NOT lost when power is turned off (Permanent memory) Use to store the BIOS which is required to start up the computer. Memory can only be read from.

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Virtual memory

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Card 4

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Volatility

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Card 5

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