FC0-U71 Tech Concepts and Terminology Practice Question
Which component of a computer stores data permanently even when the power is turned off?
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SSD
SSDs and HDDs are non-volatile storage; they retain data without power.
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SSD
Why this is correct
Correct: SSD is non-volatile storage.
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CPU cache
Why it's wrong here
CPU cache is volatile, part of the CPU.
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GPU
Why it's wrong here
GPU is for graphics processing, not long-term storage.
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RAM
Why it's wrong here
RAM is volatile and loses data when power is off.
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