Computer Programming and IT

Chapter 2

Computer Memory and Storage

CHAPTER OUTLINE

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Memory Hierarchy

2.3 Random Access Memory (RAM)

2.4 Read Only Memory (ROM)

2.5 RAM, ROM, and CPU Interaction

2.6 Types of Secondary Storage Devices

2.7 Magnetic Tape

2.8 Magnetic Disk

2.9 Types of Magnetic Disks

2.10 Optical Disk

2.11 Types of Optical Disks

2.12 Magneto-Optical Storage Devices

2.13 Universal Serial Bus (USB)

2.14 Memory Stick

2.15 Mass Storage Devices

2.1 INTRODUCTION

Computers are used to perform various tasks in science, engineering, business, education, entertainment, and many other fields. They work at high speed, can handle large volumes of data with great accuracy, and have the ability to carry out a specified sequence of operations without human ...