Random access memory (RAM), also known as ____, is a volatile hardware component because its information is not maintained in the event of a router reboot.
A) ROM
B) NVRAM
C) DRAM
D) EPROM

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DRAM stands for Dynamic Random Access Memory and is considered volatile because it requires power to maintain its stored data. When a router is rebooted, the information stored in the DRAM is lost. ROM (read-only memory) and NVRAM (non-volatile random access memory) are non-volatile and do not lose their stored data when power is removed. EPROM (erasable programmable read-only memory) is also non-volatile but requires a special process to erase and reprogram it, making it less commonly used in modern routers.

Random Access Memory (RAM), Also Known as ____, Is a Volatile