Which type of computer memory is volatile, losing all stored data immediately when electrical power is switched off?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Random Access Memory (RAM)
- Step 1: Differentiate volatile from non-volatile memory.
- Step 2: RAM (DRAM and SRAM) relies on continuous electrical power to maintain capacitive charges or transistor states, losing contents instantly when power is cut (volatile).
Answer
Random Access Memory (RAM).
Why not the others: EEPROM, NAND Flash, and ROM are non-volatile solid-state storage technologies that retain data without continuous power.
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