INPUTOUTPUT AND STORAGE DEVICES
STORAGE DEVICES HARD DISK SSD AND FLASH MEMORY
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Question
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What is meant by the term volatile in the context of memory?
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The changing state of the clock
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Data is lost when the power is turned off
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A description of ROM
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Data is stored on the hard disk
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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: -If a memory chip is volatile, it will lose its Contents if the current is turned off. Volatile memory is computer storage that only maintains its data while the power of the device is on.
Detailed explanation-3: -Ans: The Term Volatile Primary Mmeory means the Memory is temporary or erasable, which is shown by RAM. As soon as power supply is off all the content of RAM is lost, that is why it is called volatile memory. To overcome this problem, the secondary storage devices like, Hard Discs, CD / DVD, Pen Drives is used.
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