COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE
MEMORY SYSTEMS
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Question
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RAM
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ROM
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Both above
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None of the above
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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: -An example of volatile memory is RAM (random access memory). When you are working on a document, it is kept in RAM. If the computer you’re using is disconnected from power, your work is lost because it was not stored in permanent (non-volatile) memory.
Detailed explanation-3: -And it is also known as main memory or Temporary memory. It holds the data and instructions that are presently working on the system or by the CPU. Primary Memory is called volatile memory, because when power is switched off it loses all data.