COMPUTER HARDWARE
STORAGE DEVICES
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Question
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It is volatile meaning it loses all data when power is cut off
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small storage
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Breaks easily
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Computers use main memory such as random access memory (RAM) and cache to hold data that is being processed. However, this type of memory is volatile-it loses its contents when the computer is switched off.
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. Volatile memory has several uses including as primary storage.
Detailed explanation-3: -RAM is volatile memory used to hold instructions and data of currently running programs. It loses integrity after loss of power. RAM memory modules are installed into slots on the computer motherboard. Read-only memory (ROM) is nonvolatile: Data stored in ROM maintains integrity after loss of power.
Detailed explanation-4: -Primary. Primary memory is the computer’s main memory, which is directly accessible by the CPU and often much faster than secondary storage. RAM will hold the loaded operating system, plus all running applications and files.