Differentiate between RAM and ROMRAM is Random Access Memory that is volatile in nature. This means that when the system is turned OFF, the contents are wiped. ROM is Read Only Memory in which once content is written, persists.Differentiate between RAM and ROMRAM:
- Volatile memory - Electricity needs to flow continuously - Program information is stored in RAM - RAM is read / write memory - Cost is high
ROM:
- Permanent memory - Instructions are stored in ROM permanently. - BIOS has information to boot the system - ROM is read only memory - Access speed is less
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