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Is the form of memory that hold the instruction the computer need to start up and doesn't erased when the power is turned off?
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It is Read Only Memory(ROM)
BIOS, basic input/output system, is the system that first runs when a computer is powered on. The software is contained on a ROM chip on the mothrboard and is responsible for executing the boot sequence for different peripherals and the operating system
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Difference between backing storage and main memory?
Main memory in a computer is storage that will be erased when a computer is turned off. Backing storage is memory that will save information when the computer shuts down.
What is flash memory and how does it relate to computers?
A flash memory is basically your computer chip that can be electrically erased and reprogrammed And it relates to your computer because you wouldn't be able to do anything if you didn't have it
What is the technical name for the volatile computer workspace that is erased whenever turned off?
RAM (Random Access Memory) or working memory
What term describes flash memory?
Flash memory is an electronic non-volatile computer storage medium that can be electrically erased and reprogrammed. Flash memory gets its name because the microchip is organized so that a section of memory cells are erased in a single action or "flash."
I accidentally erased my action replay memory how do I get it back without using a computer?
Im pretty sure you need your computer, srry...
What is the permanent memory chip inside your computer called?
"Permanent" memory is called ROM. ROM stands for Read Only Memory. Under normal circumstances, ROM can not be modified or erased, even if the computer loses power.
What is considered the short-term memory used by the computer that is erased when the computer is shut down or rebooted?
That's called RAM (Random Access Memory). It is what's called 'volatile' memory - in that if power to the chips is removed, they lose their contents.
What device is considered a volatile storage?
Normally Volatile memory or storage is the real memory in the computer. It is volatile because if the power fails or is turned off the memory (RAM) is erased or reset.
It is an electronic device operating under the control of instruction stored in its own memory?
computer
Why we can't access instruction directly from memory?
The computer can! So if you need to see the instruction, ask the computer to get it and show it to you. The computer can probably even disassemble the instruction before showing it to you, so you can read it without having to understand the numeric machine code.
What memory chip cannot be written on or erased by the computer user without special equipment?
one time PROM, UVPROM
Is ram erased when computer is turned off?
No,it does not because it is volatile memory.
