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RAM - Random access memory, storage for programs to store information.
ROM - Read only memory, very important information that is unlikely to ever need changing such as basic computer boot setup.However in ram viruses are easily to detect than in ROM.RAM is basically understood by the user and ROM is basically understood by the computer the command which is given by user is converted in such a language which can easily understood by the computer
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 9y agoThey are both types of memory. RAM is Random Access Memory, and is used for temporary storage for programs and files. Anything in RAM is lost when the computer is powered down. ROM is Read Only memory, and is used for permanent storage of files and programs. Anything in ROM stays when the computer is powered down. Generally, RAM can be read and written multiple times, while ROM can be read multiple times but written to only once.
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How much Ram and Rom does the computer system have?
If I was to purchase a computer that is a average desktop computer how much RAM and Rom should I have?
When the computer is turned on it contains instructions that start the computer when you turn it on is it RAM or ROM?
RAM
When the computer boots which memory does it use either the ram or rom?
The computer is pulling from the hard drive information and is putting into RAM by using software that is burned into the ROM.
Computer memory consists of?
Ram Rom PROM
What happen to ROM and RAM when we switch off the computer?
ROM (Read Only Memory) is not affected however RAM (Random Access Memory) is affected and erases when power is switched off. No damage is done to either as they are both designed to function this way.
What differenc between ROM and RAm?
ROM isn't erased when you turn the power off, whereas RAM is.
The factors that affect the speed at which the computer runs are RAM and?
ROM
Which ane is not a memory of computer d-ram rom ram t-ram?
D-Ram. It's a car, smartass.
When buying a computer should you be concerned about ROM or RAM?
When purchasing a computer, you need only be concerned with the RAM. All computers have ROM, but for the most part, the type or amount of it will make no impact on any aspect of the computer's operation. Since no applications you run are going to rely on ROM for storage, that leaves only RAM.
How do you give data to ROM and RAM?
ROM is burned with a ROM/PROM burner (small computer with pin outs for a lot of IC's) - RAM is filled by the motherboard/memory controller on a mainboard.
Will a computer function without ram?
No, a computer uses RAM (Random Axcess Memory) to function. RAM also determines the speed of you're computer; the more RAM the faster he computer.
What does a computer remember?
ROM is memory the computer will remember. RAM is memory the computer will loss when you turn off the computer.
