COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is NOT true about memory and storage?
A) Hard disks and solid-state disks generally have the largest storage capacities.
B) Storage devices often also function as a source of input and output.
C) Most memory keeps data and instructions permanently.
D) A storage device records and/or retrieves items to and from storage media.

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Most memory, specifically RAM (Random Access Memory), is volatile, meaning it does not keep data and instructions permanently. Instead, it loses its contents when the power is turned off, unlike storage devices (like hard disks and SSDs) that retain data permanently until it is erased or overwritten.

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