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Which of the following describes the key difference between Random Access Memory (RAM) and Read-Only Memory (ROM) in a computer system?

RAM is volatile and stores temporary runtime data, whereas ROM is non-volatile and stores permanent startup firmware. RAM is non-volatile and holds user files, while ROM is volatile and processes arithmetic calculations. RAM holds the BIOS/UEFI boot instructions permanently, whereas ROM holds the operating system files temporarily. RAM requires constant backup to secondary storage to retain its contents when powered down, whereas ROM is deleted.

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RAM is volatile and stores temporary runtime data, whereas ROM is non-volatile and stores permanent startup firmware.

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