INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS
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Question
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What happens to data in Main Memory/RAM when we switch the power off?
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All data is lost
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All data is saved
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All data is backed up to the Hard Drive
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All data is saved to the Processor
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Read only memory (ROM) is non-volatile primary storage. It keeps its contents when the computer is turned off.
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