1.2 Memory + Storage - Primary + Secondary Storage Flashcards
1
Q
What is virtual memory?
A
An extension of primary storage which is located on secondary storage
2
Q
Which programs and data are transferred to virtual memory?
A
Ones that aren’t currently being executed.
3
Q
Which programs and data are transferred to virtual memory?
A
- Ones that aren’t currently being executed.
4
Q
What is the purpose of primary storage?
A
- Holds the data and instructions that the CPU needs to access.
5
Q
What does volatile mean?
A
Contents are lost when the power is turned off.
6
Q
Which has a larger capacity? Primary or secondary storage?
A
Secondary
7
Q
What is one advantage that primary storage has over secondary storage?
A
Faster access times.
8
Q
What are three examples of primary storage?
A
- RAM
- ROM
- Cache
9
Q
What two things does the ROM hold?
A
- BIOS
- Boot up instructions
10
Q
When is virtual memory used?
A
When RAM becomes full.
