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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following refers to ‘volatile’ memory?
A
CPU
B
ROM
C
RAM
D
HDD
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is RAM. Volatile memory is a computer memory that loses its data when the computer is turned off. RAM is a volatile memory. RAM stands for random access memory.

Detailed explanation-2: -RAM and ROM RAM is volatile memory used to hold instructions and data of currently running programs.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -Data of RAM is very volatile, it will exist as long as there is no interruption in power. Data present in Read-Only Memory (ROM) is not volatile, it is permanent. Data will remain unchanged even when there is a disruption in the power supply. These are the main differences between RAM and ROM.

Detailed explanation-5: -An example of volatile memory is RAM (random access memory). When you are working on a document, it is kept in RAM. If the computer you’re using is disconnected from power, your work is lost because it was not stored in permanent (non-volatile) memory.

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