FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER HARDWARE COMPONENTS FUNCTIONS

EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL STORAGE DEVICES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Backing storage includes RAM and ROM.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Memory, also known as random access memory (RAM), is a PC component that stores data while the computer runs. This data can be anything from a Word document to a website you’re browsing right now. When your computer needs to access this data, it does so quickly and easily from its memory.

Detailed explanation-2: -ROM provides the necessary instructions for communication between various hardware components. As mentioned before, it is essential for the storage and operation of the BIOS, but it can also be used for basic data management, to hold software for basic processes of utilities and to read and write to peripheral devices.

Detailed explanation-3: -RAM, which stands for random access memory, and ROM, which stands for read-only memory, are both present in your computer. RAM is volatile memory that temporarily stores the files you are working on. ROM is non-volatile memory that permanently stores instructions for your computer. Find out more about RAM.

Detailed explanation-4: -Unlike the regular RAM memory, the backup RAM is retained so long as power is provided to VIN or to VBAT. In particular this means that the data in backup RAM is retained when: the device goes into deep sleep mode (SLEEP MODE DEEP or HIBERNATE) the device is hardware or software reset (while maintaining power)

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