Question

The basic difference between RAM and ROM memory is: Question 5 options: A) RAM is nonvolatile while ROM is volatile. B) RAM is read/write while ROM Is read only. C) ROM is used to store programs and data, while RAM is not. D) ROM is typically specified when you buy a computer; RAM is not.

Answer 1

The basic difference between RAM and ROM memory is RAM is read/write while ROM Is read-only.

Explanation:

• A ROM, non-volatile memory, does not use to store data, but RAM is volatile and requires power to store data.
• ROM is not given usually as a specification, but RAM is typically specified when buying a computer.
• We can write data only once in ROM. However, once it is written, we can read it any number of times. RAM is the main memory in a computer, and read from and write to it much faster than other storage types. RAM is used to store files in use on the computer.

Hence the basic difference between RAM and ROM memory is RAM is read/write while ROM Is read-only.