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COMPUTER MEMORY

ClassNotes Team 2 MIN READUPDATED 5 JUL 2026

WEEK 11

TOPIC: COMPUTER MEMORY

OBJECTIVES

At the end of this lesson, Pupils should be able to:

Mention computer memory

LEARNING MATERIALS

  • Computer
  • RAM
  • ROM
  • Projector
  • Explanatory posters/pictures

CONTENT

Meaning of Computer Memory

Computer memory is any physical device that is able to store data temporarily or permanently.

Examples of computer memory are Random Access Memory (RAM) and Read-only Memory (ROM).

Random Access Memory (RAM)

The ram allows data items to be read or written in any computer system. It is a volatile memory. That is it loses its data when the power of a computer system is turned off.

Read-only Memory (ROM)

Rom always retains its data. It is a non-volatile memory that stores essential information to operate the…