A student claims: "RAM keeps all my documents saved even after I shut down my computer." What is incorrect about this claim?

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Intro to Computing - How Hardware Works

ARAM is used to store files on external drives

BRAM is designed to permanently store files and programs

CRAM automatically backs up files to cloud storage

DRAM is volatile memory and loses data when the computer is turned off

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand volatility of RAM
RAM loses all stored data when power is removed, so it cannot keep files after shutdown.
Step 2: Evaluate student's claim
The claim is incorrect because RAM does not provide permanent storage. Options B, C, and D are false statements about RAM's function.
Final Answer:
RAM is volatile memory and loses data when the computer is turned off -> Option D
Quick Check:
RAM clears data on shutdown [OK]

Quick Trick: RAM loses data when power is off [OK]

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