Technical Terms - Hardware (A-Z) - NVRAM

What does NVRAM stand for?

• Non-Volatile Random Access Memory

• New Volatile RAM

• Non-Volatile RAM

• Non-Volatile Read Access Memory

Which type of RAM retains data after the host device's power is turned off?

• DRAM

• SRAM

• Cache Memory

• Registers

What is the common type of NVRAM that uses a battery to retain data?

• Cache Memory

• SRAM

• Registers

• DRAM

What is the common type of NVRAM that stores data using electrical charges?

• DRAM

• Registers

• SRAM

• EEPROM

Which type of NVRAM does not need a battery to retain data?

• Registers

• EEPROM

• SRAM

• DRAM

What is the most common type of EEPROM?

• Flash Memory

• SDRAM

• ROM

• Cache Memory

What is SRAM often used to store?

• Temporary Files

• Operating System Files

• Computer Hardware Settings

• User Data

What happens if the battery of SRAM dies or is disconnected?

• Data is retained

• Data is lost

• Data is corrupted

• Data is encrypted

What is the purpose of using SRAM to store BIOS settings?

• To improve performance

• To maintain settings when computer is shut down

• To increase storage capacity

• To enhance security

Which type of memory is used for USB keychain drives?

• ROM

• DRAM

• EEPROM

• SRAM