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Volatile memory (or volatile storage) loses data when power is removed. Volatile memory is usually located in the CPU (various registers and caches), and system RAM. Volatile storage is much less common, and generally consists of storage devices made up of DRAM (dynamic RAM) chips.

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True or false Secondary storage loses data and programs after electrical power to the computer has been turned off?

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What storage refers to storage that loses its data when the power is turned off?

Volatile Storage


What is volatility in computer?

It is the level of secondary storage that retains data when power is turned off. For example: Memory is volatile if it loses its data when the power is removed.


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.


Is primary storage volatile?

Yes, primary storage is volatile, meaning that it loses its data when the 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 does RAM for a computer mean?

RAM = Random access memory. It is a volatile (loses all data stored when the computer is turned off) yet fast data storage device used in computers. Reading/writing to the harddrive takes a long time, due to moving parts, so the RAM acts as a go between to 'speed up' calculations.


Why would you need a storage device for your computer?

Because the computer can only run programs that reside in RAM. RAM is volatile; it loses its content when power is removed from it. "Storage" is non-volatile; retains its content when power is removed from it.


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.


Area of the computer that stores temporary info internally while the computer is on?

the ram memory and the kernel cacheRAM


Why does a computer start up faster when restarting than it does when it is first turned on?

When a computer is turned on, it runs a Power-On Self Test (POST) to make sure the hardware is initially set and in working order before booting up. When you re-start, the computer never loses power, and so the POST step is skipped.


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.