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What is RAM:

RAM stands for Random Access Memory. It is the internal memory of the CPU. It is a hardware
device that are located on the motherboard of a computer. It is designed to store data, programs,
and results of a program when a computer is switched on. It is the read and write memory of a
computer.

Furthermore, RAM is a volatile memory as it cannot store data and instructions permanently. For
example, when we switch on a computer, the instructions from the hard disk are stored in the
RAM. These instructions include the operating system (OS) and other programs which are
needed to run a computer. CPU uses these instructions to perform the tasks required to run the
computer. When computer is power off RAM loses the data.

What is ROM:

ROM stands for read only memory. It is a non-volatile memory that stores information
permanently, even when the power is turned off. Like RAM, it is also the primary memory of a
computer. It is called read only memory as the programs and data stored in it can be read but
cannot be written on it.

Different Types of ROM:


A programmable read-only memory (PROM) is a digital memory where the contents can be
changed once after manufacture of the device. The data is store permanent and cannot be
changed. It is one type of read-only memory (ROM). PROMs are used in digital electronic
devices to store permanent data, usually low level programs such as firmware or microcode.

EPROM (erasable programmable read-only memory) is memory that does not lose its data
when the power supply is cut off. The data can be erased and the chip reprogrammed by
ultraviolet (UV) light through a window designed into the memory chip. This process is known
as burning and requires a specific device called a PROM programmer.

EEPROM stands for Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory. EEPROM


is a type of non-volatile primary memory and modified version of EPROM (Erasable
Programmable Read-Only Memory) which uses electrical signals to erase data, information
and program the contents rather than UV signals. It is used as a chip in computers to store the
digital data.
Q. What is Head Disk.?

Ans: The hard disk is a secondary storage device, which is designed to store data permanently.
The secondary storage devices include a large storage capacity as compared to the primary
storage devices. The data stored in a hard disk is retained when our computer system shuts down.
The data stored in the hard disk can be of many types such as the operating system, installed
software, documents, and other files of computer.

Q. Difference Between Primary Memory and Secondary Memory.?

Primary memory Secondary memory

Primary memory is temporary. Secondary memory is permanent.

Primary memory is directly accessible by Secondary memory is not directly


Processor/CPU. accessible by the CPU.

Nature of Parts of Primary memory varies,


RAM- volatile in nature. ROM- Non- It’s always Non-volatile in nature.
volatile.

Secondary memory devices are less


Primary memory devices are more
expensive when compared to primary
expensive than secondary storage devices.
memory devices.

The memory devices used for primary The secondary memory devices are
memory are semiconductor memories. magnetic and optical memories.

Primary memory is also known as Main Secondary memory is also known as


memory or Internal memory. External memory or Auxiliary memory.

Examples: RAM, ROM, Cache memory, Examples: Hard Disk, Floppy Disk,
PROM, EPROM, Registers, etc. Magnetic Tapes, etc.

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