COMPUTER HARDWARE
COMPUTER MEMORY
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Question
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The data from the memory is saved onto the hard disk
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The data from the memory is saved onto ROM
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The data from the memory is saved onto flash memory
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The data from the memory is not saved
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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: -RAM is volatile memory, which means that the information temporarily stored in the module is erased when you restart or shut down your computer. Because the information is stored electrically on transistors, when there is no electric current, the data disappears.
Detailed explanation-3: -Note that RAM is different from storage: If you turn off your PC, the information in your RAM is gone, but the data saved in your long-term storage (SSD or HDD) is saved.
Detailed explanation-4: -Your computer’s RAM loses its data when the power goes off.