Computer System Study Guide

non volatile memory is memory that doesn't wipe after the computer shuts down e.g: Flash memory.

volatile memory is memory that will wipe all the data saved to it after the computer shuts down e.g: RAM.

cloud storage is a type of digital storage that stores data in servers via the internet.

cache is the type of memory within the CPU. It is extremely fast and is very small storage wise (it only comes in megabytes)

the Fetch-Execute cycle is the process by which a computer retrieves a programmed instruction from its memory, determines what actions the instruction dictates, and carries out those actions.

RAM or Random Access Memory, is the type of volatile memory that is used to store all running applications or programs once opened, until saved elsewhere

SSD or Solid State Drive is a storage device containing non-volatile flash memory, it has no moving parts and has a much greater speed than a had drive