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Cache and main memory will not be able to hold their contents when the power is switched off. This type of memory is called:

1. Non-volatile
2. Static
3. Volatile
4. Persistent

Correct answer: Volatile

Solution

Volatile memory loses its contents when electrical power is removed. Cache (SRAM) and RAM (DRAM) are both volatile. Non-volatile memory (ROM, Flash, HDD) retains data without power.

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