Multiple choice

______ is temporary and ______ is permanent.

  1. Storage, Memory

  2. Memory, Storage

  3. Disk Storage

  4. None of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Memory (RAM) is volatile - it loses data when power is turned off, making it temporary. Storage devices like hard drives and SSDs retain data without power, making them permanent. This is a fundamental distinction in computer architecture.