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Volatile memory refers to RAM that needs to be constantly refreshed to be retained. Static memory is permanent storage that is retained even after the computer is turned off.

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What are the major strengths of a computer name them?

SpeedAccuracyReliabilityStorage capacityVersatilityReduction of manpowerReduction in paperwork


What are memory slots and external cache?

Memory slot is a place where a memory can introduced to a system. It is an interface to add a memory device. This can be various types. For introduce primary memory we use tha RAM slot. Or for secondary memory interfacing we use different types of interfacing, such as PATA, SATA etc. But for RAM interfacing we require to match FSB (BUS Speed) of the memory device, such as FSB 400 or 667 or 800 etc. External chache is noting but a chache memory that is attached to a computer system to optimise its performance. It is used to boost up the performance of a conventional computers.


What are the different types of random access memory?

the two main types of RAM are: SRAM- static random access memory which is faster but more expensive it also takes up valuable space. It tends to be used for cache memory and it doesnt have to be periocically refreshed. DRAM- dynamic random access memory, the most common type of RAM, an advantage of DRAM is its structural simplicity.


What is secondary memory device?

Secondary memory, also called auxiliary memory or mass storage, consists of devices not directly accessible by the CPU. Hard drives, floppy disks, tapes, and optical disks are widely used for secondary storage. The input and output of these devices is much slower than for the semiconductor devices that provide the computer's primary memory. Although access times (i.e., the time to read or write information) are slow as compared to that of primary memory, secondary memory devices have important features that are unmatched by primary memory. First, most secondary storage devices are capable of containing much more information than is feasible for primary memory (hence the use of the term "mass storage" as a synonym for secondary memory). A second, and essential, feature of secondary memory is that it is non-volatile. This means that data is stored with or without electrical power being supplied to the device, as opposed to RAM, which can retain its data only so long as electrical power is present.


What are three forms of storage for information being stored in a computer?

different ways of storing information are on your destop or on a flashdrive and if you don't have a computer save all your things in a file thank you x)

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What different types of memory can hold a computer program?

two types of memory i.e. primary and secondary memory.


How is cache different from primary memory?

Cache memory is a memory that is used by CPU so that the average time to access the memory is reduced. It is a smaller and faster memory that stores copies of data which is used in frequently accessed main memory locations, On the other hand, Primary memory is the main memory of the computer. The processor can easily access, store and retrieve information from the primary memory. Primary memory has two types, Random access memory and read only memory.


What are types of primary storage?

read only memory(ram)


Name any 2 types of primary memory?

RAM or ROM


What are the major strengths of a computer name them?

SpeedAccuracyReliabilityStorage capacityVersatilityReduction of manpowerReduction in paperwork


What are types of memory allocation?

There are two types of memory allocations. 1. Static memory allocation 2. Dynamic memory allocation


What are the types of primary memory?

Primary memorySecondary memoryFastExpensiveLow capacityConnects directly to the processorSlowCheapLarge capacityNot connected directly to the processor


What are the two primary types of mutual funds?

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What are the two primary storage device?

random access memory and read only memory


What are the two types of memory on a computer?

Internal and External. Internal - also known as Primary Memory, comes inbuilt when the computer is manufactured and mainly used to run the computer while external - also known as Secondary Memory can be added to the computer storing data and information for future use


What are the different types of memory access?

There are two types of memory access. 1- uniform memory access (uma) 2- non-uniform memory access (numa)


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