GCSE J277 - Primary Storage Keyword Quiz

Keyword for primary memory which requires power to retain data

Keyword for primary memory which retains data even when power is turned off

Volatile Memory

• RAM

• ROM

Non-Volatile Memory

• RAM

• ROM

Can only be read from, not written to

• RAM

• ROM

Small amount of memory built into the motherboard

• RAM

• ROM

Can be read from and written to

• RAM

• ROM

Contains the BIOS (Basic Input Output System) - The instructions needed for the computer to boot up

• RAM

• ROM

Programs and files currently in use are stored here

• RAM

• ROM

When RAM gets full, what is used instead