COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE
MEMORY SYSTEMS
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Question
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This memory stores the data of the operating system and programs that are currently running, for access by the CPU.
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RAM
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ROM
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Cache memory
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Flash memory
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -RAM is volatile memory used to hold instructions and data of currently running programs. It loses integrity after loss of power. RAM memory modules are installed into slots on the computer motherboard. ROM (Read-Only Memory) is nonvolatile: data stored in ROM maintains integrity after loss of power.
Detailed explanation-2: -Volatile memory:-It is used to store computer programs and data that CPU needs in real-time and is erased once the computer is switched off. RAM and Cache memory is volatile memory.
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