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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When there is no electrical power, data is lost. Which type of memory is volatile?
A
RAM
B
ROM
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It is the memory that can not be retrieved after having been power cycled. Therefore The memory which does not lose its content on the failure of the power supply is known as non-volatile memory.

Detailed explanation-2: -Volatile Memory Vs Non-Volatile Memory Cache memory and RAM are types of Volatile memory. Non-volatile memory, on the other hand, is static. It remains in a computer even after a user switches it off.

Detailed explanation-3: -Volatile memory has several uses including as primary storage. In addition to usually being faster than forms of mass storage such as a hard disk drive, volatility can protect sensitive information, as it becomes unavailable on power-down. Most general-purpose random-access memory (RAM) is volatile.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

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