EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

EDUCATION UGC NET

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Random Access Memory (RAM), a form of computer storage, is a ____ memory.
A
Volatile
B
Permanent
C
Secondary
D
Non-volatile
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: -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. ROM (Read-Only Memory) is nonvolatile: data stored in ROM maintains integrity after loss of power.

Detailed explanation-3: -RAM (random access memory) is a computer’s short-term memory, where the data that the processor is currently using is stored. Your computer can access RAM memory much faster than data on a hard disk, SSD, or other long-term storage device, which is why RAM capacity is critical for system performance.

Detailed explanation-4: -Cache memory and RAM are types of Volatile memory.

Detailed explanation-5: -In computers, volatile is used to describe memory content that is lost when the power is interrupted or switched off. Your computer’s ordinary memory (or RAM ) is volatile memory.

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