COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER HISTORY AND EVOLUTION

EVOLUTION OF COMPUTER SOFTWARE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which type of computer memory can be accessed from any physical location and allow for quick access and manipulation?
A
Random Access Memory
B
Read-Only Memory
C
Operating Software
D
Secondary Memory
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Random Access Memory or RAM is a form of data storage that can be accessed randomly at any time, in any order and from any physical location., allowing quick access and manipulation. Read-only memory or ROM is also a form of data storage that can not be easily altered or reprogrammed.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cache memory is a smaller and fastest memory component in the computer. Cache memory is a chip-based computer component that makes retrieving data from the computer’s memory more efficient whereas RAM is a computer’s short-term memory that helps to access the data stored in it instantly.

Detailed explanation-3: -RAM (random access memory) is a computer’s short-term memory, where the data that the processor is currently using is stored. Your computer can access RAM memory much faster than data on a hard disk, SSD, or other long-term storage device, which is why RAM capacity is critical for system performance.

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