WHAT IS RAM AND ROM?

RAM ROM

Random access memory

Temporary, short-term working memory. Only works when the computer is turned onIt is also known as Volatile Memory because data disappears if the power is switched off. Each time you start a program e.g. MS Word, it is loaded into RAM.

The amount of RAM influences processing power, speed and how many programs can run at the same time.
Many computers are now sold with 4 to 8 GB of RAM.
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Read only memory

It is permanent, long-term memory which cannot be erased

or changed in any way It is also known as Non-Volatile Memory because it doesnt disappear after the computer is switched off.

ROM chips instruct the computer how to load the operating system from the hard drive into the computers memory.