ICDL Computer & Online Essentials Practice Questions - ICDL Computer & Online Essentials (ICDL Foundation) Exam

Which of the following describes the primary difference between Random Access Memory (RAM) and a Hard Disk Drive (HDD)?

RAM is volatile temporary storage used by the CPU, while HDD is non-volatile permanent storage used to save files. RAM is permanent storage used to boot the computer, while HDD is volatile memory that clears when powered off. RAM is only used to store the operating system files, while HDD is used exclusively for user applications. RAM has slower read and write speeds than a standard HDD but has a much larger storage capacity.

Correct Answer:

RAM is volatile temporary storage used by the CPU, while HDD is non-volatile permanent storage used to save files.

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