RAM (Random Access Memory) is volatile memory, meaning its contents are erased when power is removed. According to the CompTIA ITF+ FC0-U71 Official Study Guide:
“RAM is volatile storage, which means that it requires constant power to maintain the stored information. When power is turned off, all data in RAM is lost.”
BIOS (firmware), NIC (hardware interface), and CPU (hardware processor) remain unaffected by shutdowns regarding stored information.
[Reference: CompTIA ITF+ FC0-U71 Official Study Guide, Chapter 3 – Computing Components., , ]
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