Section 3: Main(internal) memory and backing storage Flashcards

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Main Memory

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RAM 
Store data temporarily 
Volatile
Can be read very quickly
Processed by the CPU
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Backing Storage

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The name for all other data storage devices in a computer: hard-drive, etc.
Non-volatile, so it is generally used to store data for a long time.
Slower to access

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