1. TASK: Define the memory keywords.
CPU, RAM, Volatile, ROM, Firmware, Non-Volatile, BIOS, Disk Thrashing
Memory
TASK: Define the memory keywords.

2. Definitions Objectives CPU Central Processing Unit RAM
BEGINNER: Discuss the two types of memory and why they are needed.
ADVANCED:
Explain the differences between RAM and ROM.
EXPERT:
Explain what happens if your computer doesn’t have enough memory.
CPU
Central Processing Unit
RAM
Random Access Memory
Volatile
Gets emptied when the power is turned off.
ROM
Read Only Memory
Firmware
Permanent software programmed into ROM.
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Non-Volatile
Doesn’t loose the data when the device is turned off.
BIOS
Basic input/output system contains programs to load the hardware.
Disk Thrashing
When a computer's virtual memory subsystem is in a constant state of paging.

3. True/False False True False False True True False True Objectives
BEGINNER: Discuss the two types of memory and why they are needed.
ADVANCED:
Explain the differences between RAM and ROM.
EXPERT:
Explain what happens if your computer doesn’t have enough memory.
RAM stands for Random Available Memory
False
RAM is volatile
True
ROM is part of the CPU
False
RAM is part of the hard disk
False
RAM stores your data and programs while you are working on them
True
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ROM contains the BIOS instructions
True
The operating system does not make use of RAM
False
Extra Ram can help improve the performance of your computer
True

4. Extension Questions Objectives
BEGINNER: Discuss the two types of memory and why they are needed.
ADVANCED:
Explain the differences between RAM and ROM.
EXPERT:
Explain what happens if your computer doesn’t have enough memory.
1. What is memory is and why would a computer system need this?
2. What is SRAM/DRAM
3. I love my new gaming computer!
But it is running slowly…
Can you help?
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