COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE
SECONDARY STORAGE DEVICES
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primary
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secondary
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non-volatile
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volatile
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Detailed explanation-1: -Random access memory (RAM) is a general-purpose memory that usually stores the user data in a program. RAM is volatile in the sense that it cannot retain data in the absence of power; i.e., data is lost after the removal of power. The RAM in a system is either static RAM (SRAM) or dynamic RAM (DRAM).
Detailed explanation-2: -Data of RAM is very volatile, it will exist as long as there is no interruption in power. Data present in Read-Only Memory (ROM) is not volatile, it is permanent. Data will remain unchanged even when there is a disruption in the power supply.
Detailed explanation-3: -Unlike flash memory, DRAM is volatile memory (vs. non-volatile memory), since it loses its data quickly when power is removed. However, DRAM does exhibit limited data remanence.