Cyber Class 5 Memory and Operating Systems

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Which of the following statements correctly identifies a key difference between RAM and ROM?

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A RAM stores data permanently, while ROM stores data temporarily.
B RAM is non-volatile memory, while ROM is volatile memory.
C Data in RAM is lost when the power is turned off, but data in ROM is not.
D ROM allows the user to read and write data, while RAM is read-only.

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Answer: C. Data in RAM is lost when the power is turned off, but data in ROM is not.

(C) Data in RAM is lost when the power is turned off, but data in ROM is not.
Explanation: RAM is volatile, meaning it needs electricity to keep information. ROM is non-volatile, meaning it keeps the "startup instructions" even when the computer is unplugged.

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