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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does volatile memory mean?
A
After the computer closes, the data is saved
B
Synonym for secondary storage
C
After the computer closes, the data is lost
D
Synonym for primary storage
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Volatile memory is a type of memory that maintains its data only while the device is powered. If the power is interrupted for any reason, the data is lost.

Detailed explanation-2: -Volatile memory, in contrast to non-volatile memory, is computer memory that requires power to maintain the stored information; it retains its contents while powered on but when the power is interrupted, the stored data is quickly lost.

Detailed explanation-3: -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. When the computer is rebooted, the OS and other files are reloaded into RAM, usually from an HDD or SSD.

Detailed explanation-4: -4.1 Processes There are several different types of processes that may be found in volatile memory. All currently running processes are stored there and may be recovered from the data structures that house them. In addition, hidden processes can be parsed out of memory.

Detailed explanation-5: -This is a type of computer memory that remains while there is power and the data is lost when power is switched off. A prime example of volatile memory is RAM.

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