COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE
SECONDARY STORAGE DEVICES
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Question
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Storage that loses its memory every time the computer is turned off
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RAM
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ROM
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CPU
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Hard Drive
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Volatile memory is the memory that can keep the information only during the time it is powered up. In other words, volatile memory requires power to maintain the information.
Detailed explanation-2: -Random Access Memory is used for running programs, when your computer is turned off no programs are running, thus there is no need to maintain the content.
Detailed explanation-3: -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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