Memory

Memory consists of electronic chips. Memory stores instructions and data so that CPU can process them. It is working space of the computer.

Memory has two types.

·       RAM (Random Access Memory )

·       ROM (Read only Memory )

RAM (Radom access Memory)

Ram stands for Random access Memory. It is temporary storage area for data before and after it is processed. It is attached to the motherboard. RAM is volatile, i.e. information is lost when the power is switched off. For example, someone is typing a letter on the computer and the power goes off, the content of the letter will be erased from RAM if it is not saved. 

When someone tells you that your computer does not have enough memory, it means that your computer dopes not have enough RAM.