(a) describe the difference between RAM and ROM
(b) explain the need for ROM in a computer system
(c) describe the purpose of RAM in a computer system
(d) explain how the amount of RAM in a personal computer affects the performance of the computer
(e) explain the need for virtual memory
(f) describe cache memory
(g) describe flash memory
(h) discuss how changes in memory technologies are leading to innovative computer designs.
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