Volatility Flashcards
1
Q
Where does the saved version of work go?
A
Hard disk or solid state drive
2
Q
If work is not saved where was it held when the computer goes off?
A
RAM
3
Q
What type of memory are HDD and SDD designed for?
A
Non-volatile memory and long term storage
4
Q
What type of memory is RAM?
A
Volatile
5
Q
What does volatile mean?
A
Volatile is memory lost when power is turned off
6
Q
What does non-volatile mean?
A
A form of computer memory that stores data even when not powered.
7
Q
Can programs be run on HDD or SSD if not where and why?
A
No they are only stored here they are transferred to RAM to be run.
8
Q
What is the bootstrap loader?
A
The bootstrap loader is a small program that loads the operating system
9
Q
Where does the term bootstrap loader come from?
A
Comes from the term “pull up by your bootstraps”
