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What is memory that loses its contents when the computer's power goes off called?
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∙ 13y ago
RAM or Random Access Memory
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What Memory that loses it contents when system is shut off?
It's called "Volatile Memory".
Memory that loses its contents when power is lost?
Random Access Memory (RAM) is the kind of memory that loses its content when the computer power is turned 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.
When your friend turns off her computer what kind of memory loses its contents?
Random Access Memory (RAM) is the kind of memory that loses its content when the computer power is turned off.
What type of memory loses its contents when power is turned off on your computer?
RAM, or random access memory.
Does memory usually refer to permanent or temporary storage?
A temporary memory is one that loses its contents if energy is cut off. This is normally some variety of RAM.A permanent memory is one that maintains its contents, even without a permanent energy supply. This includes hard disks, CDs, DVDs, and flash drives. Note that the contents of "permanent" memory can still be changed, or damaged.
What type of memory looses its contents when power is removed?
The motherboard has a lithium battery on it that is juuuust strong enough to keep the memory from losing its data.
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.
When someone loses his memory which doctor does he see?
When someone loses his memory they will need to see a neurologist.
What loses its data rapidly and the memory controller must refresh it several thousand times a second?
DRAM (dynamic) - dram loses it's contents when power is not supplied. as opposed to SRAM, which is more expensive but holds data when power is not supplied.
What is the permanent memory chip inside your computer called?
"Permanent" memory is called ROM. ROM stands for Read Only Memory. Under normal circumstances, ROM can not be modified or erased, even if the computer loses power.
Which of the thing loses its contents when you shut down the computer?
RAM
