RAM is Random Access Memory.

ROM is Read Only Memory.

RAM is the memory available for the operating system, programs and processes to use when the
computer is running.
ROM is the memory that comes with your computer that is pre-written to hold the instructions for
booting-up the computer.
RAM requires a flow of electricity to retain data (e.g. the computer powered on).
ROM will retain data without the flow of electricity (e.g. when computer is powered off).
RAM is a type of volatile memory. Data in RAM is not permanently written. When you power off your
computer the data stored in RAM is deleted.
ROM is a type of non- volatile memory. Data in ROM is permanently written and is not erased when
you power off your computer.
There are different types of RAM, including DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory)
andSRAM (Static Random Access Memory).
There are different types of ROM, including PROM (programmable read-only memory) that is
manufactured as blank memory (e.g. a CD-ROM) and EPROM (erasable programmable read-only
memory).
There are many differences between RAM and ROM memory but there are also a couple similarities
(and these are very easy to remember). Both types of memory used by a computer, and they are
both required for your computer to operate properly and efficiently.

ROM is used for storing programs while RAM is used by programs to

hold temporary data
RAM is a type of memory that can be accessed non-sequentially while
ROM is a type of memory that is only read in typical operation
ROM is non-volatile while RAM is volatile
RAM is considerably faster than ROM
1.1 R.A.M.
- it is a volatile memory
- the data stored in R.A.M. disappears when power is off
1.2 R.O.M.
- it is a non-volatile memory
- the data stored in R.O.M. retains even when power is off
- R.O.M. is used to store the data and programs that are
needed to start up computer system
- the data and programs that are needed to start up a
computer system is called BIOS (Basic Input and Output
system)

Difference between Primary storage and secondary storage

- Primary memory storages are temporary; where as the secondary storage is permanent.

- Primary memory is expensive and smaller, where as secondary memory is cheaper and larger

- Primary memory storages are faster, where as secondary storages are slower.

- Primary memory storages are connected through data buses to CPU, where as the secondary storages are connect
through data cables to CPU

1. All secondary storage is permanent

2. Most Primary Storage is temporary.

3. Secondary storage is usualy cheaper and large

4. Primary Storage is expensive and smaller.

5. Primary storage is smaller in capacity (L2 Cashe is only 2MB)

6. Secondary Storage is bigger in capacity

7. Primary storage is usually faster therefore more expensive

8. Seconday storage connects to the CPU via cables and therefore is slower

9. Primary storage is closer to the CPU and/or is intergrated onto it and thererfore is faster.

10. Examples of Primary storage: RAM ,L2 Cache..

Seconday Storage; Hard drive, CD-ROM...