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Which type of memory loses its contents when the computer is switched off?
Which type of memory loses its contents when the computer is switched off?
Which memory type stores information temporarily or permanently?
Which memory type stores information temporarily or permanently?
Which type of memory keeps its contents saved even in the case of power loss?
Which type of memory keeps its contents saved even in the case of power loss?
What type of memory is Random Access Memory (RAM)?
What type of memory is Random Access Memory (RAM)?
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What is an example of non-volatile memory?
What is an example of non-volatile memory?
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Types of Memory
- Volatile memory loses its contents when the computer is switched off.
- RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of memory that stores information temporarily and erases its contents when the power is turned off.
- Non-volatile memory stores information temporarily or permanently and keeps its contents saved even in the case of power loss.
- An example of non-volatile memory is a hard drive, which retains its data even when the computer is turned off.
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Test your knowledge of file sizes and their units, from bytes to yottabytes, with this quiz. Understand the different storage capacities and measurements used in computer memory.
