Volatile memory means that
A) such devices are fragile.
B) such devices are susceptible to electromagnetic interference.
C) these devices maintain their contents as soon as the content is added to them.
D) the contents are lost once power is off.
E) these devices are cheaper than non-volatile memory.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Volatile memory refers to the memory that requires a constant power supply to maintain its data or information. Once the power is off, the contents of volatile memory are lost. Therefore, option D is the correct answer. Options A, B, C, and E are incorrect because they are not related to the definition of volatile memory.

Volatile Memory Means That