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Storage and Memory

It is imposible to process information if every bit came in and went out immediately.The information must linger for a while as the computer works on it thus need for information holdin parts. There are two kinds of information holding places in a computer;some hold it while it is being worked on (Memory),while others hold information for a longer term(Storage). Memory  It is divided into two: 1. ROM  Read Only Memory. This is a permanent and instant available information to let the computer know how to start working when you  first turn it on.This information is put in there by the manufacturer (Non-Volatile). 2. RAM  Random Access Memory. Keeps information temporarily during processing. They are volatile. RAM is classified into two as per the technological composition              SRAM .           DRAM Static Random Access Memory (SRAM) Propeties It is faster than DRAM Is expens...