Storage and Memory Devices grade 4
Storage and Memory Devices grade 4
Storage and Memory Devices grade 4
Ans: Data: are facts, figures or words that we give (input) to the computer and want the computer
to work on.
Information: Processed and organized data that is meaningful and useful for decision-making.
2. What is a byte?
Ans: A byte is a unit of measuring computer memory. It typically consists of 8 bits, where each bit
is a binary value (0 or 1). A byte is the basic building block for storing data in computers.
Ans: RAM (Random Access Memory) is called volatile memory because it loses all its stored data
when the power supply is turned off. It is used to store temporary data that is actively used by the
CPU while the computer is running.