Question

What is the difference between a computer’s RAM and its hard disk?

Answer 1

Answer:

D. RAM is volatile, which means that it must be handheld with care when removed or replaced. A hard disk is not volatile, which means that it is much more resistant to movement during removal or replacement.

Explanation:

Most RAM (random access memory) used for primary storage in personal computers is volatile memory. Volatile memory contrasts with non-volatile memory, which does not lose content when power is lost. Non-volatile memory has a continuous source of power and does not need to have its memory content periodically refreshed.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

RAM can be accessed faster than hard drive. – Any changes made to the file will be present in RAM while once the changes are saved it is copied to the hard drive permanently. – RAM needs power to store data, hard drives do not.