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What happens to the contents of RAM when the computer is switched off?
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∙ 14y ago
There are two types of ram (which is memory). You have virtial memory and phyical memory. When working in/or on a program or project, you are using phyical memory (ram). If not saved, it just clears out. If saved it goes to virtial memory (ram) but your phyical is still cleared.
The RAM is cleared when switched off yes, but the storage of certain data is transfered from the RAM to the ROM if user-configured or system configured on certain profiles, certain registry inputs etc.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe contents of RAM are lost when power is cut.
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∙ 9y agoThe information stored in RAM is lost after power is switched off.
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∙ 14y agoIt goes into a stand-by mode, that utilizes very little until the computer is turned back on. This is part of the reason you should always unplug a computer before doing any maintenance work.
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∙ 10y agoRAM (Random Access Memory) when powered off loses all the data stored.
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What happens yo the data in RAM when the computer is switched off?
the information is lost after power is switched off.
Does a ROM memory lose its contents when the power is switched off?
No - RAM is designed as a temporary storage space, and loses its contents when power is withdrawn. In most designs, this happens when the computer is switched off, but in some designs, a small amount of power continues to be drawn even when the computer is "switched off" in order to maintain the RAM content. In other special design, batteries are used to provide RAM data retention over power outages.
Is ram violate or non violate?
Assuming you mean 'volatile' - RAM is volatile... When you turn the power off - RAM loses its contents. Non-volatile RAM is able to retain its contents even when the machine is turned off.
What does RAM do in a computer?
Random Access Memory (RAM) is the volatile memory a computer user uses. It is faster than using the hard drive. But unless the user saves their work to the hard drive before switching off the computer, all the unsaved data will be lost. The user would have to start afresh.
Which of the thing loses its contents when you shut down the computer?
RAM
What volatile thus the content is lost when the computer is switched off?
RAM
Which memory is cleared once the computer is switched off?
RAM memory is cleared when a computer is turned off.
What part of the computer provides only temporary storage of files?
RAM - standing for Random Access Memory. The contents of RAM are lost when the computer is turned off.
Programmes and data stored on RAM are lost when a computer is switched this type of memory is called?
volatile
Read only memory - keeps its memory even when the computer is turned off?
Yes, ROM (Read Only Memory) retains its contents even when the computer is turned off. RAM (Random Access Memory), on the other hand, loses its content the instant power is switched off.
Memory that loses its contents when the computer power is turned off?
Random Access Memory (RAM) is the kind of memory that loses its content when the computer power is turned off.
What does the work of RAM IC?
RAM stands for Random Access Memory. It is a temporary computer storage device, i.e. all data stored in RAM will be erased after the computer is switched off. All data to be processed is first copied into RAM. For example, when you start an application it is copied into the RAM from your harddisk. Similarly, if you enter any data into the computer it is sent to the RAM.
