Why do Cache and Main Memory lose their Contents when the Power is Off?

11. A _ is a temporary storage for recently accessed data; faster to access than main memory. a. cache b. thread c. hyper thread d. core

12. Random Access Memory (RAM) in a computer is said to be volatile, meaning: a) The content of memory is erased once the machine is turned off x b) The content of memory changes rapidly c) The content of memory changes unpredictably d) The content of memory cannot be read e) None of the above

13. The Fetch-Decode-Execute cycle refers to the process by which the CPU a) Retrieves a program instruction from the main memory, determines the action dictated by the instruction, and carries out the action. X b) Retrieves a program instruction from permanent storage and places it in the main memory. c) Retrieves data for a program and places it in the accumulator. d) Fetches the user input and displays it on the screen. e) None of the above