Multiple choice

The difference between memory and storage is that memory is _______ and storage is _____.

  1. temporary, permanent

  2. permanent, temporary

  3. slow, fast

  4. none of these

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Memory (RAM) is volatile - it holds data only while powered on. Storage (HDD, SSD) retains data permanently even without power. The question correctly identifies this fundamental distinction.