Primary & Secondary storage Flashcards

Random Access Memory, volatile memory used for temporary data storage while programs are running.

Read-Only Memory, non-volatile memory used to store the computer's start-up instructions.

Fast, volatile memory used to store data and instructions currently in use by the CPU.

A section of secondary storage used as temporary RAM when physical RAM is full.

Uses lasers to read/write data on discs like CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays.

Uses magnetic fields to store data on devices like hard drives and tapes.

Uses flash memory to store data, offering fast access speeds and durability.

Volatile, fast, and used for temporary storage of active processes.

Non-volatile, cannot be changed, and stores essential start-up instructions.

Allows the system to handle more processes than physical RAM can support when full

Portable, cheap, and widely compatible.

Limited capacity, slower access speeds, and less durable.

High capacity and relatively low cost per GB.

Less durable and slower compared to solid state storage.

Fast access speeds, durable, and portable.

Higher cost per GB compared to magnetic storage.

RAM is volatile and temporary; ROM is non-volatile and permanent.

Primary storage is fast and volatile; secondary storage is slower and non-volatile.

Slower than physical RAM and can cause system performance issues.

CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray discs.

Hard disk drives (HDDs), magnetic tapes.

Solid state drives (SSDs), USB flash drives.

Essential for storing data and instructions actively used by the CPU.

Used for long-term storage of data and programs.

Stores temporary data for the device's operations.

Stores the firmware or software needed to operate the device.

A small, fast type of primary storage located close to the CPU.