FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

APPLICATION SYSTEM SOFTWARE

WHAT IS COMPUTER SOFTWARE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Data are stored permanently in RAM.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Because of its volatility, RAM can’t store permanent data. RAM can be compared to a person’s short-term memory, and a hard disk drive to a person’s long-term memory.

Detailed explanation-2: -True. Main memory is also called Random Access Memory (RAM) because any part of main memory can be accessed at any point—this contrasts with so-called sequential access memory like that on the old magnetic tape storage devices.

Detailed explanation-3: -RAM is both used for temporary storage and from a technical perspective, it is only capable of temporary storage. The hard drive is capable of storing information after the computer turns off, but RAM is not. Once your computer turns off, any data that was in your RAM sticks is lost.

Detailed explanation-4: -Content of RAM is not lost when the computer is turned off is not a correct statement.

Detailed explanation-5: -RAM is a temporary memory bank where your computer stores data it needs to retrieve quickly. RAM keeps data easily accessible so your processor can quickly find it without having to go into long-term storage to complete immediate processing tasks.

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