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Which type of memory loses its content when the power is turned off?
Which type of memory loses its content when the power is turned off?
- Cache memory
- Primary memory (RAM) (correct)
- Virtual memory
- Secondary memory (Hard Drives)
In terms of speed, primary memory is faster than secondary memory by a factor of:
In terms of speed, primary memory is faster than secondary memory by a factor of:
- Thousands (nanoseconds vs milliseconds) (correct)
- None, they have similar speed
- Tens (milliseconds vs seconds)
- Hundreds (nanoseconds vs microseconds)
What is the functionality of secondary memory?
What is the functionality of secondary memory?
- Temporary storage of data actively used by the CPU
- Real-time processing of data and instructions
- Storing frequently accessed data for quick retrieval
- Long-term storage of data, applications, and the operating system (correct)
Which type of memory has a relatively smaller capacity compared to secondary memory?
Which type of memory has a relatively smaller capacity compared to secondary memory?
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What is the volatility of secondary memory?
What is the volatility of secondary memory?
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