Teacher information: RAM and ROM
Cambridge GCSE Computing Online
Topic 2.1.2/g
Describe the difference between
RAM and ROM
Learning Objectives:
1.Learn what RAM and ROM are
2.Learn what is most important about them
3.Know where they are used
Lesson flow
1. Students watch video on the difference between RAM and ROM
2. Students open the RAM and ROM interactive exercise worksheet found
on the course page and follow the instructions
3. Using the internet and the linked to Tech Interviews the students
complete their focussed research
4. Students complete the summary table
Answers
Input
keyboard
Process
CPU
mouse
Output
monitor
speakers
Store
RAM
ROM
Hard Disk
Data can be read
RAM
ROM
Flash
P
P
P
Data can be written P
Volatile
P
Temporary storage
P
Very fast
P
P