Memory Types

Question 1

Is designed so that the information store in memory can only be read and under normal circumstances can not be changed

Answer 1

Read Only Memory (ROM)

Question 2

Is designed so that information can be written to or read from memory

Answer 2

Random Access Memory (RAM)

Question 3

Allows initial and/or additional information to be written into the chip

Answer 3

Programmable Read Only Memory (PROM)

Question 4

Is a specially designed PROM that can be reprogrammed after being entirely erased with the use of an ultraviolet light

Answer 4

Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EPROM)

Question 5

Is a nonvolatile memory that offers the same programming flexibility as does RAM. Can be electronically overwritten with new data instead of being erased with ultraviolet light

Answer 5

Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM)