COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE
MEMORY SYSTEMS
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Question
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Data and instructions stored in this Internal memory is lost when computer is turned off
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ROM
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RAM
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USB
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Hard disk
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Random Access Memory is volatile. That means data is retained in RAM as long as the computer is on, but it is lost when the computer is turned off.
Detailed explanation-2: -Answer: RAM is volatile in that it only keeps its information current when the computer system is powered on. This means that information is kept in RAM when the computer is on, but it is erased when the system is powered off.
Detailed explanation-3: -Programs that are currently running, and open files, are stored in RAM; anything you are using is running in RAM somewhere. As soon as the electricity to the RAM is cut, it forgets everything; that’s why an unsaved document is lost if the computer locks up or there is a power failure.
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