Primary Storage Flashcard

Front

When humans receive information they normally store it in their memories.

Back

True

Front

Primary storage keeps data until you close a program or until the computer loses electricity.

Back

True

Front

Volatile means that the device keeps its data/instruction even when the power is lost.

Back

False

Front

ROM is the only volatile primary storage.

Back

False

Front

RAM keeps data for the CPU that it needs when processing.

Back

True

Front

Humans have ________ term and long term memory.

Back

short

Front

The place that the computer uses to save information is called _________.

Back

storage

Front

_________________ storage is the computer's short term memory.

Back

Primary

Front

_________________ storage is the computer's long term memory.

Back

Secondary

Front

RAM stands for __________________________.

Back

Random Access Memory