Cameroon GCE O-Level Computer Science Practice Questions - Cameroon General Certificate Of Education Ordinary Level Computer Science (Subject Code 0595) Exam

What is the primary characteristic that defines volatile primary memory in a computer system?

It retains its stored data indefinitely without requiring any electrical power. It immediately loses its stored contents whenever electrical power is switched off. It cannot be modified or overwritten once written during manufacturing. It offers much slower access speeds than magnetic secondary storage tape.

Correct Answer:

It immediately loses its stored contents whenever electrical power is switched off.

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