Answer to Question #81927 in Computer Networks for Mouamzy

Question

what is the difference between a RAM and a ROM according to storage

Answer 1

RAM - Random Access Memory

ROM - Read-only memory

The difference between a RAM and a ROM according to storage is:

- RAM allows read and write data, ROM allows only read data (data stored by manufacturer or with the hardware programmers);

- RAM is a volatile memory, it stores data temporaly and does lost the data if the power supply is off. ROM is a non-volatile memory, it stores data permanently and doesn’t lost the data if the power supply is off;

- RAM is faster the ROM.