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What part of the computer keeps it memory when the computer is off?
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The hard drive keeps all your files and goodies
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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.
How does the computer keeps track of time even after it is turned off?
memory is not accessed when the computer is turned off. If the computer is in sleep mode, it retains power until resumed. If computer is in hibernate mode, contents of memory are written to disk first before power off, and reloaded on power on.
What is the part of a computer that can read and write but forgets everything when you turn off the computer?
It is called random access memory (RAM), or simply memory.
Which memory is cleared once the computer is switched off?
RAM memory is cleared when a computer is turned off.
When all the data is lost if the power is switch off the memory is what?
inactive
What does a computer remember?
ROM is memory the computer will remember. RAM is memory the computer will loss when you turn off the computer.
What is the different between volatile and non volatile?
Volatile memory is temporary memory that is lost when then computer is shut off (RAM). Non-volatile is permanent memory that that holds its data even when the computer is shut off (ROM, NVRAM). Volatile memory is memory that disappears after you turn off your computer RAM is a big example of that because all the memory on RAM disappears after you turn off your computer. Non-Volatile memory is memory that even if you turn off your computer it will still be there. A huge example of that is hard drive memory. volatile= disappears after the computer is turned off Non-Volatile= never disappears.
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.
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.
Is it a main memory of a computer is just a temrary memory?
yes.. it losses data as you turn off your computer..
A name for the short term memory of the computer that is lost when the computer is turned off?
RAM: Random Access Memory
