Memory and Storage

Stores all currently running applications

• ROM
• Cache
• RAM
• Virtual Memory

Holds frequently  used instructions and data

• RAM
• Cache
• ROM
• External Storage

Type of Storage to which the CPU has direct Access

• Primary
• Secondary
• Virtual
• External Storage

Type of Storage that is used to permanently store data and applications

• Primary
• Secondary
• Virtual
• External Storage

Magnetic Storage device with spinning platter and a read/write head

• HDD
• Optical Drive
• Tape Drive
• SSD

Storage device with fastest read/write speeds

• HDD
• Optical Drive
• Tape Drive
• SSD

Storage that holds the operating system when the computer is turned off

• HDD
• RAM
• ROM
• External Storage

Storage device with no moving parts

• HDD
• Optical Drive
• Tape Drive
• SSD

Storage medium that is has a small capacity and is not robust

• Magnetic
• Solid State
• Optical
• Tactical

Storage medium with huge capacity

• HDD
• Blu Ray
• Tape
• Flash