COMPUTER HARDWARE
COMPUTER MEMORY
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ROM
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Secondary Storage
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Hard Disk
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RAM
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Detailed explanation-1: -ROM can be read from, but not written to. ROM can be read from, but not written to, hence the term ‘read only’. This makes ROM ideal for storing instructions and data that are needed for the computer to run. These instructions and data are usually programmed by the computer’s manufacturer and cannot be overwritten.
Detailed explanation-2: -Secondary memory is computer memory that is non-volatile, persistent and not immediately accessible by a computer or processor. It allows users to store data and information that can be retrieved, transmitted, and used by apps and services quickly and easily. Secondary storage is another name for secondary memory.
Detailed explanation-3: -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.