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CPU Memory (Flash Memory (Examples: (USB flash drives, MacBook Air, SD…

- - - - SRAM (static ram - fast but expensive)
      - DRAM (dynamic ram - slower but cheaper)
  - - - All the programs that are running
      - Any files that are in use.
      - The operating system (OS)
    - - But any permanent changes must be copied to secondary storage before switching off
  - - - More programs can run simultaneously
      - Process larger files
      - No need to resort to using Virtual Memory
- - - - Means that the chip performs a specific function which cannot be changed.
    - - When the power is turned off - instructions still remain on the chip.
    - - This program deals with basic input and output operations.
  - - - The program that loaded Windows/mac OSX (bootstrap) was lost.
      - The program that instructs your computer how to use the DVD drive was lost.
      - The program that instructs your computer how to understand the keyboard was lost.