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Consider this flowchart of a computer program using RAM:

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Intro to Computing - How Hardware Works
Consider this flowchart of a computer program using RAM:

Flowchart showing program start, load data into RAM, process data, display result, clear RAM, end

What happens to the data in RAM after the program finishes?
AData remains in RAM until the computer is turned off
BData is saved permanently to the hard drive automatically
CData is cleared from RAM after the program ends
DData is sent to the internet for backup
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Analyze flowchart steps

    The flowchart shows data loaded into RAM, processed, displayed, then RAM is cleared before program ends.
  2. Step 2: Understand RAM behavior

    RAM holds temporary data only during program execution and clears it afterward.
  3. Final Answer:

    Data is cleared from RAM after the program ends -> Option C
  4. Quick Check:

    RAM data cleared after use [OK]
Quick Trick: RAM clears data when program ends or power off [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Assuming RAM data stays until shutdown
  • Thinking RAM saves data permanently
  • Confusing RAM clearing with saving to disk

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