SINF6 Computer Studies Practice Questions - Solomon Islands National Form Six Examination - Computer Studies Exam

RAM is volatile and allows read/write operations during execution, whereas ROM is non-volatile and permanently stores firmware instructions like BIOS. RAM retains its content when power is disconnected, whereas ROM loses all stored data instantly. RAM is used exclusively for long-term storage of user files, whereas ROM functions as temporary cache memory. RAM operates at significantly slower speeds than ROM because it relies on mechanical magnetic platters.