COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE
MEMORY SYSTEMS
|
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
|
|
|
RAM
|
|
|
ROM
|
|
|
Either A or B
|
|
|
None of the above
|
Detailed explanation-1: -RAM (Random Access Memory) is the hardware in a computing device where the operating system (OS), application programs and data in current use are kept so they can be quickly reached by the device’s processor. RAM is the main memory in a computer.
Detailed explanation-2: -RAM vs ROM – What is the Difference Between Them? RAM allows the computer to read data quickly to run applications. ROM stores all the application which is needed to boot the computer initially.
Detailed explanation-3: -Program can be stored in non-volatile memory (EEPROM, EPROM, Hard Disk, Floppy, USB etc ) and also can be executed from same or RAM. Generally Program used to be stored in Hard disk and executed in RAM . RAM can be static (cache) or dynamic.
Detailed explanation-4: -RAM is a temporary memory bank where your computer stores data it needs to retrieve quickly. RAM keeps data easily accessible so your processor can quickly find it without having to go into long-term storage to complete immediate processing tasks.