FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

BASIC COMPUTER CONCEPTS

INFORMATION SYSTEMS VS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Random access memory is located on the computer’s main circuit board.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The full form of RAM is random access memory. It is a memory device that is located on the motherboard of a computer and is used as the area of memory where the computer temporarily stores its work. RAM is volatile, which means that the contents of memory can be erased when electricity is removed from it.

Detailed explanation-2: -On your computer, your RAM is like the top of your desk, where you keep everything you need quick access to. And the data that you don’t use much or want to save for later is stored on a hard disk, either locally in your device or in the cloud.

Detailed explanation-3: -RAM is the main memory in a computer. It is much faster to read from and write to than other kinds of storage, such as a hard disk drive (HDD), solid-state drive (SSD) or optical drive. Random Access Memory is volatile.

Detailed explanation-4: -Random Access Memory (RAM): It stores data that the computer needs to use temporarily. So it is faster than the secondary storage devices. It is a volatile memory i.e. the data disappear from it when the power is off. The amount of RAM in a computer system can affect a computer’s performance.

Detailed explanation-5: -A computer’s main or primary memory is called as RAM (random access memory). It is the working memory which is used to store data and programs on a temporary basis. The RAM is compared to short – term or volatile memory, as it stores data that is actively used while the system is on.

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