RAM vs ROM

RAM:

Ram short for Random Access Memory.

It is a type of memory and a data Storage device.

It is temporary memory.

Advantages:

1: the main advantage of ram is you can "write" to ram at any time, and the erase the ram at any time an "rewrite" over it.

2: it is easily accessible.

Disadvantage:

1: It has a disadvantage in that you need to constantly supply it with power.

2:  it will lose its information.

3:  It is temporary memory.

ROM:

Rom  short for Read only Memory.

It is a type of memory and is a data storage device.

It is a permanent memory.

Advantages:

1: ROM advantage is that (generally) once it is "written" to, it will be there forever.

2: Roms are often used in fixed situations like the chip that runs a dishwasher.

3:  it does not require constant source of electricity.