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Created page with '[[[Category:Computer Architecture]]{{Chris Tyler Draft}} '''Volatile''' storage holds data only as long as power is applied -- data is lost when power is cut. Examples of volati…'
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'''Volatile''' storage holds data only as long as power is applied -- data is lost when power is cut.

Examples of volatile storage:
* Random Access Memory (dynamic or static RAM)

Examples of non-volatile storage:
* Flash memory
* Disk drives
* Magnetic tape