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Consider this flowchart of a computer program using RAM:

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

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:

Step 1: Analyze flowchart steps
The flowchart shows data loaded into RAM, processed, displayed, then RAM is cleared before program ends.
Step 2: Understand RAM behavior
RAM holds temporary data only during program execution and clears it afterward.
Final Answer:
Data is cleared from RAM after the program ends -> Option C
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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