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What is difference between RAM and ROM?

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Here are some differences between RAM and ROM:

RAM is a read-write memory

ROM is slower than RAM

RAM is faster than ROM

RAM is a volatile memory

The meaning of RAM and ROM-

RAM stands for Random Access Memory.

ROM stands for Read-Only Memory.

Definition of RAM and ROM-

RAM = Sort of like your computer's working place.

In other words, RAM is a "computer's short-term memory."

ROM = "is a type of non-volatile memory used in computers and other electronic devices."

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Hi pupil here's your answer ::


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RAM ::

● Data can be read and written on the RAM chip at any number of times.

● The operating system, application programs and the user data is stored in Ram only until the computer is powered on.

● Ram is a volatile memory that loses its contents when the computer is switched off.

● The size of RAM makes a difference in the processing, i.e. the bigger size of the RAM the greater is the speed of processing.

ROM ::

● Data can only be read from the ROM chip.

● Only system programs are stored in ROM. It can't be used to store user data and other programs.

● ROM is non volatile memory the data stored in ROM is permanent in nature.

● Size of the ROM has nothing to do with processing.


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