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No. The microprocessor is simply a bunch of tiny switches that when switched a certain way process data according to a program. When you turn the power off all the switches are reset. To get the microprocessor to set the switches again it needs to get instructions from somewhere else, usually the BIOS, this is what it is doing when it boots. Only the BIOS and the hard drive retain data when there is no power.
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Does DVD retain data after the computer is turned off?
Yes
What is computer based financial information systems?
A computer based financial information system, is a system used to show the profits, taxes, wages and expenditures of a organization. It is usally on Microsoft Excel and can be turned into graphs and charts.
What is a computer when it is turned on and the operating system is being loaded?
A computer is loading data when it is turned on and the operating system is being loaded.
What part of a computer stores data programs settings and the operating system while the computer is off?
The part of a computer that stores data, programs, settings, and the operating system while the computer is off is the hard drive or solid-state drive (SSD). These storage devices retain information even when the power is turned off, allowing for data retrieval when the computer is powered back on. In contrast, RAM (random access memory) only holds data temporarily while the computer is on.
What components on a computer can retain a lethal electrical charge even after the device is turned off?
monitor ram
A computer is when it is turned on and the operating system is being loaded?
booting
What are the two states of computer?
The two states of a computer are "on" and "off." When a computer is turned on, it is in an active state, running processes and executing tasks. When a computer is turned off, it is in a powered-down state and not actively processing information.
When computer is turned on and the operating system is loading?
Generally it's called "booting up" the system
1 How long does a power supply retain power after the computer is turned off?
A computer power supply has capacitors and can maintain power for a along time. See:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capacitor#Hazards_and_safety
What is a grayed out In a computer?
when the computer is grayed out that means that the system has crashed and hence it turned off. graying out meana dead.
What is it called when a computer is turned on and the operating system is being loaded?
Booting up ..! A boot process is a step by step process with which a computer loads the operating system.
What media storage will lose info when the computer is turned off?
A USB thumb drive can lose information when the computer is turned off. It can corrupt the USB and cause the info stored to be lost.
