answersLogoWhite

0

What does read access memory do?

User Avatar

Anonymous

14y ago
Updated: 8/19/2019

I presume you mean Random Access Memory (RAM)? This is used for short term storage of program and data on computers. It's known as random access memory because the computer can access any part of the RAM (as opposed to sequential access memory which can only be accessed sequentially).

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What is memory reading?

Read Only Memory or ROM, is a type of memory that normally can only be read. As opposed to Random Access Memory or RAM, which can be both read and written.


What is another name for RAM?

Random Access Memory is also known as the Main Memory or the Internal Memory.


What is RAM and what is ROM?

ram stands for random access memory while rom is read only memoryRAM is Random Access Memory that is used to store data that is from using desktop applications or web browser based functions. ROM is Read Only Memory, ROM is used for only one thing and that is to read the memory that is integrated within the CD that you put in the computer. You can remember what ROM does by just remembering Read Only Memory, because all it does is what the name implies, which is to read data.


What kind of memory is there on computers?

Read Only Memory (ROM) and Random Access Memory (RAM)


Another name for Read Access Memory?

RAM


What does random access memory reads and writes?

read


Where is data temporarily stored?

Read access memory


What the difference between read-only memory and random access memory?

read only memory - information stored on R.O.M is permanent and cannot be deleted, but can only be accessed or read. random access memory-is volatile[rebooted,started up again] all the information that is held in R.A.M will be lost.


What is the abbreviations for random access memory and read only memory?

RAM and ROM respectively.


What does ROM and RAM mean on heart?

Read-Only Memory and Random Access Memory.


What are the difference between read only memory and random access memory?

ROM is volatile


What are the two primary storage device?

random access memory and read only memory

Trending Questions
What makes the Brother sewing machines stand out from the others? How did Genghis Khan's strategy to crush his enemies contribute to his success in building one of the largest empires in history? What effect did the Erie Canal have on the price of manufactured products (goods)? When a ball is thrown into the air the potential energy gained must come from its kinetic energy as the ball gains potential energy speed will? What is the number of days Hanukkah multiplied by the number of days of Christmas divided by the golden rings? What is the necessary modern equipment of secretariat? What job can I get with an associate's degree in sport management? What to do when glue hardens and dries out? What is this number 1000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000? What does the new year's song auld lang syne translate to in English? When a microprocessor interfaces with the peripheral or memory device the normal timing of the microprocessor may need to be altered by introducing? How can I prevent coffee from seeping through the filter when brewing a fresh pot? What is the wheel base of the 2013 Dodge Grand-Caravan? What if Anna and Elsa from Frozen were added to the Disney Princess line? What is the next step after becoming a cna? Wie viele Arten gibt es von Wombats? What are operaters? Is an autotroph pine tree human mushroom fish? In Inuyasha who is Rin? How old was Charles Mingus at death?