This document provides information about ROM and RAM memory. It states that ROM is permanent memory that stores the basic instructions to start up a computer. RAM is temporary memory that can be easily replaced and is used for short-term storage of programs and data that are being actively used. The document includes images and questions to help explain the differences between ROM and RAM.

1. Ram and Rom
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2. ROM Read only memory
It is a permanent type of memory.
Its content are not lost when the power supply is switched off.
When the computer gets switched on, all the information comes
from the ROM memory to switch on the computer.
ROM stores all the application which is needed to boot the
computer initially. So with ROM you don't need to do the things
you have already done, you can save it and you won't have to do
it again.
The ROM memory allows the user to read the information on the
computer. It's used to store the start-up instructions for a
computer

3. Here are images of ROM memory.

4. RAM
WHAT IS RAM?
RAM:Random-access memory. It is a
temporarily store of information. It is
one of the most important components in
all devices, from PCs, smartphones and
game consoles. Without RAM, doing
anything would be much slower.
A RAM can easily be replaced. The cost
depends on the memory. If it has more
memory it is more expensive (15-100€)
RAM
Image of the component
Inside the computer

5. Quiz about ROM and RAM
QUESTIONS:
1. What is RAM?
a. A long term memory
b. A short term memory
c. A software
2. Is RAM an external or internal component?
3. What is the difference between RAM and ROM?
4. ROM Is it a permanent type of memory or a
temporary type of memory?

6. ANSWERS:
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7. KEY POINTS RAM
There are different kinds of RAM. The most common now is DDR-
RAM.
There are different brands and memories: Kingston, Corsair
Memories: 1GB-32GB for general use 4GB is plenty but for
video games you need more like 32GB.
Kingston RAM Corsair RAM

8. Volatile memory
Volatile memory, in contrast to non-volatile
memory, is computer memory that requires
power to maintain the stored information; it
retains its contents while powered on but when
the power is interrupted, the stored data is
quickly lost. Volatile memory has several uses
including as primary storage.

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