True or False
RAM or ROM
- RAM is not volatile - False
- ROM is to store the BIOS of a computer - True
- The data in ROM is easier to change than that in Ram - False
- RAM is used to store the data the user is currently working on - True
RAM or ROM
- Storage data that the user is currently working on - RAM
- Storing the systems BIOS - ROM
- Programs instructions for computer games - ROM
RAM: It is needed so that users are able to make changes to data they are working on or to
store the program or data they are currently using.
RAM and ROM are types of storage.
(a) Describe the differences between RAM and ROM.
- RAM is computer memory which loses all of its
data when the computer is switched off. - ROM is computer memory which
keeps its data, even though the computer is switched off. - RAM is a "temporary" storage area used whilst the computer is switched on and
is constantly being written to and read from. - ROM is a read only memory and cannot be changed by the program/user. The contents always remain the same
(b) Explain what RAM and ROM are used for
RAM is used to store data accurately- both wirelessly and in your computer's data. Rom is used to stores things such as: BIOS, programs in washing machine and program
instructions for games.