Which term refers to memory that loses its stored data when power is removed, such as RAM?
Difficulty: Easy
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This Easy Memory & Storage question asks: Which term refers to memory that loses its stored data when power is removed, such as RAM? The correct choice is C. Volatile memory. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. RAID
Why not A: “RAID” does not fit this question. The answer is Volatile memory.
- B. Secondary storage
Why not B: “Secondary storage” does not fit this question. The answer is Volatile memory.
- C. Volatile memory ✓
- D. Disk-based virtual memory
Why not D: “Disk-based virtual memory” does not fit this question. The answer is Volatile memory.
Correct answer
C. Volatile memory
Explanation
Volatile memory is the term that matches “Which term refers to memory that loses its stored data when power is removed, such as RAM” (option C). Option A (RAID) does not fit this question. Option B (Secondary storage) does not fit this question. Option D (Disk-based virtual memory) does not fit this question. For this Memory & Storage question, the accepted answer is Volatile memory.
Source: Memory & Storage Official Reference Guide
Tags: computer science, memory, storage, computer hardware
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