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RAM and ROM

Revise RAM and ROM in 3.4 Computer Systems for GCSE Computer Science with 16 exam-style questions and 16 flashcards. This topic appears less often, but it can still pick up marks when it appears in mixed-topic papers.

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The Whiteboard vs. The Textbook

Introduction 2

RAM vs ROM Comparison

Diagram 3

Deep Dive: Why Computers Need Both RAM and ROM

Deep Dive 4

RAM - Random Access Memory

Key Facts 5

ROM - Read Only Memory

Key Facts 6

RAM vs. ROM - Complete Comparison

Comparison 7

Types of ROM

Key Facts 8

Real-World Example: What Happens When You Open a Word Document?

Deep Dive 9

Exam Tips - RAM and ROM

Exam Tips 10

Quick Reference - Key Points

Key Facts 11

Knowledge Organiser: RAM and ROM

Summary

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What does RAM stand for?

Random Access Memory

What does ROM stand for?

Read Only Memory

Exam questions for RAM and ROM

Which of the following best describes RAM?

A. Non-volatile memory that stores the BIOS
B. Volatile memory that loses data when power is switched off
C. Permanent memory that cannot be changed
D. Secondary storage used to hold the operating system permanently

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Explain why the BIOS must be stored in ROM rather than RAM.

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