COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER HISTORY AND EVOLUTION

EVOLUTION OF COMPUTER SOFTWARE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Primary memory is divided into what two types of memory?
A
Semiconductors and Flash Drives
B
Integrated Circuit and Random Access Memory
C
Random Access Memory and Read-Only Memory
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Computer memory is of two basic type – Primary memory(RAM and ROM) and Secondary memory(hard drive, CD, etc.). Random Access Memory (RAM) is primary-volatile memory and Read Only Memory (ROM) is primary-non-volatile memory. It is also called as read write memory or the main memory or the primary memory.

Detailed explanation-2: -Unlike RAM, Read Only Memory (ROM) delivers both non-volatile and permanent primary storage. ROM retains its contents even if the device loses power.

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