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RAM, Random Access Memory is the Volatile memory; Which in return means that when you shut off your computer this memory will be completely wiped
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoRAM is a volatile memory, meaning that it must have a constant supply of power or it will lose the stored data.
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What type of memory is considered volatile memory?
In computing the most common type of currently used volatile memory is random access (RAM). RAM volatility involves the loss of data upon power loss to the RAM modules.
What type of memory loses its contents when power is turned off on your computer?
RAM, or random access memory.
What is the difference between volatile memory and non volatile memory?
volatile memory: The data is lost on reboot. This is the ram memory. Random-access-memory.non-volatile memory: The data is saved to a hard drive or flash drive, or it could be a hard coded chip. This is ROM memory. Read-only-memory.Volatile memory: you will lost all of your data when your electricity go out. Ram is volatile memory. When you shutdown your computer. Info that haven't saved is destroyed.Nonvolatile memory: All data that stored in this type of memory wil retain when you shutdown your computer. Rom is of type nonvolatile memory.Non-volatile holds its data even when the power is turned off.Volatile memory: you will lost all of your data when your electricity go out. Ram is volatile memory. When you shutdown your computer. Info that haven't saved is destroyed.Nonvolatile memory: All data that stored in this type of memory wil retain when you shutdown your computer. Rom is of type nonvolatile memory.
Is the PlayStation 2 memory cards volatile or non-volatile flash memory?
The PlayStation 2 memory cards have the non-volatile and not the volatile flash memory.
What kind of memory is volatile memory?
RAM[Random Access Memory] is volatile memory.
What is the name of the type of memory that retains its contents until it is exposed to ultraviolet light?
non-volatile memory
Is pen drive a volatile memory and why?
is printer & DVD is volatile memory
Is volatile memory or nonvolatile memory faster?
Volatile memory is temporary. Non-volatile is used for storing information after the the computer is shut down.
Is a Dram a volatile or non volatile?
DRAM is a volatile memory
Is dram a volatile or non volatile?
DRAM is a volatile memory
Is a Ram a volatile?
RAM is a volatile Memory. But ROM is not volatile.
What is volatile and non- volatile memory?
when the power is lost the data will be lost in volatile memory eg.RAM, As in the case of Non-volatile memory the data will never lost as when the power lost eg.ROM.
