Management Information System (MIS) Practice Exam

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What type of memory loses information when the power is shut off?

Primary storage
Volatile memory
Permanent memory
Nonvolatile memory

The correct answer is: Volatile memory

Volatile memory is designed to lose its stored information when power is no longer supplied to it. This type of memory is crucial for temporary data storage that the system needs while it is powered on, such as the data being processed in RAM (Random Access Memory). When the computer is turned off or rebooted, all data in volatile memory is erased, making it essential for tasks that require speed but not persistence. On the other hand, primary storage refers more broadly to memory locations that the computer can access directly, which may include both volatile and nonvolatile types. Permanent memory and nonvolatile memory are designed to retain information even when power is turned off, ensuring that data is not lost. Therefore, the most accurate choice that describes memory losing information upon power shutoff is volatile memory.