Storage can be both volatile and non-volatile. Volatile storage, like RAM, loses its contents when the power is turned off, while non-volatile storage, such as hard drives and SSDs, retains data even without power. Therefore, whether data is lost depends on the type of storage being used.
Primary storage is volatile; meaning it cannot retain data values indefinitely. In other words, when power is turned off, all contents are lost. Secondary storage is non-volatile.
Volatile Storage
Yes, primary storage is volatile, meaning that it loses its data when the power is turned off.
non-volatile storage
Yes
Normally Volatile memory or storage is the real memory in the computer. It is volatile because if the power fails or is turned off the memory (RAM) is erased or reset.
Volatile is RAM and non-volatile is like a hard drive. More specifically, "Volatile" storage will erase its contents when power is removed, while "Non-volatile" storage will have permanently stored the data (until specifically told to erase it), even after power is removed.
Registers are considered volatile memory because they store data temporarily and lose their contents when the power is turned off or the system is reset. They are used by the CPU for quick access to data and instructions during processing. In contrast, non-volatile memory retains data even when not powered, such as hard drives or flash storage.
Primary storage is also called main memory or RAM (Random Access Memory). It is the computer's immediate accessible memory used to store data that is actively being used or processed. This type of storage is volatile, meaning it loses its contents when the power is turned off.
that's true! ...and NON-volative, by contrast, does lose its contest when the power is removed from the computer.
RAM, or random access memory.
Storage that retains its data after the power is turned off is referred to as non-volatile storage. This type of storage includes devices such as hard disk drives (HDDs), solid-state drives (SSDs), and flash drives. Non-volatile storage is essential for preserving data over time, ensuring that information remains accessible even when the device is powered down.