Memory, like the CPU, is an unchanged part of the computer since the 1940s. Some characteristics are true for both kinds of memory; others are true for just one. Location. b. Computer Memory. What characteristic of read-only memory (ROM) makes it useful? It stores data either temporarily or permanent basis. c. ROM provides very large amounts of inexpensive data storage. Computer memory is used to store data and instructions or in other words we can say memory is a storage space where data has be processed and stored and same with the instructions. Computer programmers no longer need to worry about where their data is physically stored or whether the user's computer will have enough memory. Fast systems have both a fast processor and a large memory. Types of Memoryâ Mainly computer have two types memory. It is possible to build a computer which uses only static RAM (large capacity of fast memory) ... â A free PowerPoint PPT presentation (displayed as a Flash slide show) on PowerShow.com - id: 5e16e-NDFkO For example, some data can be stored in physical RAM chips while other data is stored on a hard drive (e.g. Computer Memoryâ Memory is storage part in computer. In modern computers, location-addressable storage usually limits to primary storage, accessed internally by computer programs, since location-addressability is very efficient, but burdensome for humans. Memory used to important role in saving and retrieving data. Each individually accessible unit of information in storage is selected with its numerical memory address. Random Access Memory (RAM) allows you to open and use the programs on your computer, including your operating system. Characteristics of Computer Memory. Primary Memory / Volatile Memory. Computer memory is a crucial component within computers, largely responsible for the computer's speed and performance. Options are: a. ROM information can be easily updated. Computers Internal and External Memory Characteristics of Computer Memory Location Capacity Unit of transfer Access Method Performance Physical Type Organization UNIVAC Console and CPU CPUâs Memory Hierarchy Capacity Units Bit Byte Kilobyte Megabyte Gigabyte Terabyte b B = 8 b KB = 1,000 B MB = 1,000,000 B GB = 1,000,000,000 B TB = 1,000,000,000,000 B Memory Access Method ⦠It is store the data, information, programs during processing in computer. Capacity. Fast computer systems have both a fast processor and a large, fast memory. There are many types and sizes available and different systems require different types. It also allows multiple types of memory to be used. Virtual Memory Characteristics. Characteristics of Main MemoryMain memory is as vital as the processor chip to a computer system. 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