Primary Memory (RAM) Overview
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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:

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Primary memory (RAM)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the volatility of secondary memory?

    <p>Non-volatile, retains its data when the power is turned off</p> Signup and view all the answers

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