6 Questions
What is the main function of primary storage area in a computer system?
To hold input data and instructions, data being processed, intermediate results and final result of processing.
What is the purpose of RAM in a computer system?
To hold data, programs, and instructions that the CPU can access directly and almost immediately.
What is the characteristic of RAM that allows for flexible data access?
Contents of RAM can be accessed randomly, in any order.
What is the significance of the term 'Read/Write' in the context of RAM?
It means that data can be both read from and written to RAM.
What happens to the contents of RAM when the power to the computer is switched off?
The contents of RAM are lost.
What is the term used to describe the property of RAM where its contents are lost when power is switched off?
Volatile.
Study Notes
Types of Memory
- There are two main types of memories in a computer system.
Internal Memory or Main Memory or Primary Memory
- It is a primary storage area that performs the following operations:
- Holds input data and instructions
- Holds data being processed and processing instructions
- Holds intermediate results of processing
- Holds final result of processing
- The main memory is divided into two parts:
- Random Access Memory (RAM)
Random Access Memory (RAM)
- Holds data, programs, and instructions for the computer
- The CPU can access data directly from RAM almost immediately
- Contents of RAM can be accessed randomly, in any order
- Also known as Read/Write memory
- Read/Write memory means data can be read from and written to it
- RAM is temporary or volatile
- Volatile means its contents are lost when the power to the computer is switched off
Learn about the two types of memory in a computer system, including internal memory or primary memory. Understand the operations of primary storage area.
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