Memory means the RAM of the CPU and when your computer is switched off you can't save any form of data in your memory (RAM). This is because RAM is a place in the CPU's system where data is stored temporarily and it gets removed as soon as you turn off your CPU. (RAM requires a constant voltage to retain information.) So by turning the PC off, all data in the RAM is lost.
It can be saved to a hard drive, CD, DVD, thumb drive or memory card (SD or MS), or it can be sent to another computer. You can also print the data onto paper, but unless you have a character reader program, such data would have to be manually reentered into the computer.
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Memory.
Computer memory is what data the computer can keep stored. A computer can return to your favorite web address because it is stored in it's memory for example.
Where data can be stored.
I'm guessing RAM Random access memory
Data and files
Primary memory are volatile in nature. Eg. RAM. This memory loses data when computer is switched off.
PROGRAM
yes
Processing of Data is usually done in the Random Access memory
RAM - is a temporary storage area for the computer to use. However - once the power is switched off - the RAM memory is erased. Therefore - any programs and data are stored on the hard-drive.
RAM = Random Access Memory. The memory used in a computer to hold programs and data while it is running. This memory is said to be 'volatile' because when the computer is switched off and there is no power available to the memory all the stored information is lost. With 'non-volatile memory' (such as used in a USB memory stick) when the power is removed the data remains as it was and can be accessed again when power is restored.