COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE

MEMORY SYSTEMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why do computers need RAM?
A
To store the boot up sequence for the computer quickly
B
To allow the CPU to access Data and Instructions securely
C
To allow the CPU to access Data and Instructions quickly
D
To store the boot up sequence for the computer securely
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -RAM gives applications a place to store and access data on a short-term basis. It stores the information your computer is actively using so that it can be accessed quickly. The more programs your system is running, the more you’ll need.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Whenever tasks are performed, the CPU sends and fetches program instructions and data to and from the RAM. User data will be transferred to the hard drive as part of these operations. The memory in use during an operation is from RAM because the RAM is way faster than the hard drive.

Detailed explanation-4: -Expert Answer. Hard drives are mechanical drives that store information for a longer duration. Their accessing speed is very slow in comparison to the primary memory such as RAM. Secondary storage uses the intercase called serial ATA to access the data from the hard drive which is usually slower than the RAM.

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