| RAM means random access memory, it is the place in a computer where the operating system, application programs, and data in current use are kept so that they can be quickly reached by the computer's processor. RAM holds open data and loaded programs, and the data that goes along with them, waiting for the processor to make use of the information. Volatile memory is the RAM that when your computer is rebooted the system memory is lost.. when in RAM when your computer loses power just goes away forever. It cannot be retrieved, because RAM is a temporary spot, not a permanent one. ROM, stands for Read-Only Memory. ROM is for Read-Only Memory. It refers to computer memory chips, containing permanent or semi-permanent pre-recorded programs. Unlike RAM, ROM is non-volatile. Even after you turn off your computer, the contents of the ROM remains available.non-volatile storage, is computer memory that can retain the stored information even when not powered. ROM chips are used for bios, which is basic output and input system. bios is a software that makes the computer work. Most personal computers contain a small amount of ROM that stores critical programs such as the program that boots the computer. ROM can be updated because you couldn't never change ROM but now you can because people want to update |