Memory

Random Access Memory: a type of memory that is read-write and volatile.

Read-only Memory: memory that is hard coded at the time of manufacture. Stores the startup programs, called the bootstrap loader.

The first program that is loaded into main memory from the ROM when a computer is switched on. This will load the operating system from secondary storage.

Memory that loses its contents when the power is switched off.

Memory that does not lose it’s contents when the power is switched off.

Long term, non-volatile storage media.

Part of the hard disk that is configured to behave as an extension to the main memory

Secondary Storage such as hard disks and tapes.

Secondary storage such as CDs and DVDs that are read using lasers.

Secondary storage that has no moving parts.

Another term for a USB memory stick.

Electronically Erasable Programmable Read-only Memory: A Chip made up of a grid of transistors, each of which can be set to the value of 1 or 0.