Volatility
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Where does the saved version of work go?
Hard disk or solid state drive
If work is not saved where was it held when the computer goes off?
RAM
What type of memory are HDD and SDD designed for?
Non-volatile memory and long term storage
What type of memory is RAM?
Volatile
What does volatile mean?
Volatile is memory lost when power is turned off
What does non-volatile mean?
A form of computer memory that stores data even when not powered.
Can programs be run on HDD or SSD if not where and why?
No they are only stored here they are transferred to RAM to be run.
What is the bootstrap loader?
The bootstrap loader is a small program that loads the operating system
Where does the term bootstrap loader come from?
Comes from the term “pull up by your bootstraps”