Inglese Flashcards

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What are internal memories in a computer?

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Internal memories are the memories that are directly accessible by the CPU⸲ such as RAM and cache memory

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What are external memories in a computer?

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External memories are the memories that are not directly accessible by the CPU⸲ such as hard drives⸲ USB drives⸲ and optical disks

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What is RAM?

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RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of volatile memory that temporarily stores data and instructions that the CPU needs while performing tasks

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What is ROM?

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ROM (Read-Only Memory) is a type of non-volatile memory that permanently stores data and instructions that are not meant to be modified

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What is cache memory?

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Cache memory is a small⸲ high-speed memory located inside or close to the CPU that stores frequently accessed data and instructions to speed up processing

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What is a hard disk?

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A hard disk is a non-volatile storage device that uses magnetic disks to store data permanently

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What is a USB drive?

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A USB drive is a portable storage device that uses flash memory to store data and connects to a computer via a USB port

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What is an optical disk?

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An optical disk is a storage medium that uses laser technology to read and write data⸲ such as CDs⸲ DVDs⸲ and Blu-ray discs

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