A cold boot erases any data in
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RAM
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ROM
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Both (1) and (2)
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None of the above
A
Correct answer
Explanation
RAM (Random Access Memory) is volatile memory that requires constant power to maintain data. When you perform a cold boot (completely shutting down and restarting), power is cut and all data in RAM is lost. ROM (Read-Only Memory) is non-volatile and retains its contents.