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FC0-U71 Practice Question: Which TWO of the following are examples of…
Which TWO of the following are examples of volatile memory?
⚠ Common exam trap
The FC0-U61 exam often tests the distinction between volatile and non-volatile memory by including storage devices like SSDs and hard drives as distractors, exploiting the common misconception that 'memory' and 'storage' are interchangeable terms.
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RAM
RAM (Random Access Memory) is volatile because it requires constant electrical power to retain data; once the system is powered off, all stored information is lost. This characteristic makes RAM ideal for temporary storage of actively used data and program instructions during operation.
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RAM
Why this is correct
RAM is volatile memory.
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Cache
Why this is correct
Cache is volatile memory.
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Hard Drive
Why it's wrong here
Hard drives are non-volatile storage.
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SSD
Why it's wrong here
SSDs are non-volatile storage.
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ROM
Why it's wrong here
ROM is non-volatile.
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