Exploring Computer Memory

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  1. 7. Data in secondary storage is safe because of high physical stability of secondary storage device.
  2. 8. storage is one of the most valuable assets of the computer.
  3. 9. is the smallest unit of data in a computer and can either store a 0 or 1.
  4. 10. A group of 4 bits is called ______ and 8 bits form a byte.
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  1. 1. memory is a memory that loses its contents when the computer or hardware device loses power.
  2. 2. memory is the area in which data is stored by CPU for processing.
  3. 3. is the major part of computers that can be categorized into several types.
  4. 4. is much faster to read from and write to than the other kinds of storage or memory in a computer.
  5. 5. the chip wakes up the computer when you turn it on, reminds it what parts it has and what they do.
  6. 6. memory uses the property of magnet for storing data.
  7. 7. chip is not only used in the computer but also in other electronic items like washing machine and microwave oven.
  8. 11. are typically a sequence of eight bits put together to create a single computer character alphabetic or numeric.