null
US
Sign In
Sign Up for Free
Sign Up
We have detected that Javascript is not enabled in your browser. The dynamic nature of our site means that Javascript must be enabled to function properly. Please read our
terms and conditions
for more information.
Next up
Copy and Edit
You need to log in to complete this action!
Register for Free
17385161
mindmap 1.2 memory
Description
revision for section 1.2--MEMORY
No tags specified
key stage 3
Mind Map by
FaZe Homer'd
, updated more than 1 year ago
More
Less
Created by
FaZe Homer'd
over 5 years ago
8
0
0
Resource summary
mindmap 1.2 memory
RAM-Random Access Memory
ROM-Read Only Memory
Disk thrashing- when a computers virtual memory subsystem is in a constant state of paging
Paging- moving from virtual memory and ram to processor
Back up- to take a copy of no data and software
Volatile- gets emptied when the power is turned off
Firmware- permanent software programmed into ROM
Non volatile- doesn’t loose data when turned off
SRAM- a type of memory chip which is faster and requires less power than dynamic memory
DRAM - a memory chip that depends upon an applied voltage to keep the stored data
Instructions - detailed information about how something should be done or operated
Data is prewritten and comes with the computer would be to do with ROM
The computer need to be on to retain data is to do with RAM
Things stored in RAM are programs currently in use and data currently in use
Things stored in RAM are programs currently in use and data currently in use
Virtual memory- simulated memory on the hard drive
Virtual memory is needed for if the ROM is full so then it lets more memry be saved
VMM (virtual memory manager) creates a file on the hard driveswapping or pagging.moves data between RAM and virtual memory
Show full summary
Hide full summary
Want to create your own
Mind Maps
for
free
with GoConqr?
Learn more
.
Similar
Area, Volume & Perimeter Mind Map
rory.examtime
Computing
Ben Leader
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
offintowonderland
Psychology Exam review
emaw757
med chem 2
lola_smily
AQA AS Biology - Pathogens and Disease
dillyrules
atoms and elements
Danoa400
GCSE Maths Conversions
EmilieT
Chemistry Rates of Reaction Revision
11mzroser
Examen II Salesforce Developer
Youssef Ahmani
Study tips/hacks
Sarah Biswas
Browse Library