1. Human memory is a bit of a mystery but we do understand computer memory! Data and programs need to be stored in a computer. This involves memory. What are the two types of memory?
3. Registers and Cache are not considered 'Main Memory' because.....
4. Secondary storage is used for holding large amounts of data and programs long-term, but can only be accessed relatively slowly. (e.g. an external hard drive)
5. Volatile memory is .........
6. Secondary storage is almost always (1)______________________ while Main Memory (like RAM) tends to be (2)____________________
7. Read the excerpt below on 'primary memory' and fill in the blanks:
8. Can you name the definition? _________ is the time it takes for components to respond to a request (read the rest of the excerpt for the context)
9. Virtual memory is a section of volatile memory created temporarily on the storage (e.g. hard drive) drive. It tends to be created when ....
10. Read the excerpt below on Magnetic tape that was a key part of the computer storage revolution. The magnetic tape being referred to here is likely to be volatile.