Volatile memory is referred to as ROM.

The correct answer is B. No. ROM (Read-Only Memory) is non-volatile, meaning its data persists without power, whereas volatile memory loses data when power is removed.

Submitted by rachelw· Apr 18, 2026Systems and Application Security

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BNo

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ROM (Read-Only Memory) is non-volatile, meaning its data persists without power, whereas volatile memory loses data when power is removed.

AYes

This is incorrect because ROM is explicitly designed to be non-volatile, contrasting with volatile memory types like RAM.

BNoCorrect

ROM is non-volatile memory; its contents are retained even when power is removed, which is the opposite of volatile memory.

Concept tested: Memory types (Volatile vs. Non-volatile)

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/drivers/bringup/ram-and-rom

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#Volatile memory#Non-volatile memory#ROM#RAM

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