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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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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 is volatile memrory?

Volatile memory is a type of computer memory that requires power to maintain the stored information. When the power is cut off, the data stored in volatile memory is lost. Examples include RAM (Random Access Memory) and cache memory.


Is cache memory non volatile memory?

No, cache memory is a volatile type of memory, meaning the data stored in cache memory is lost when the power is turned off. Non-volatile memory, on the other hand, retains data even when the power is turned off.


What type of memory loses its contents when power is turned off on your computer?

RAM, or random access 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 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.


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