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Non-volatile memory — OCR GCSE Computer Science Definition | GradeGen

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Non-volatile memory

GCSE Computer Science · key term

Non-volatile memory

Definition

Memory that retains its contents when the power is switched off.

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OCR GCSE Computer Science · J277

Paper 1

Memory that retains its contents when power is removed.
Revise: Differences Between RAM and ROM
Revise: Purpose of ROM
Memory or storage that retains its contents when its power supply is switched off.
Revise: Need for Secondary Storage

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Read-and-write memory

Secondary storage

Storage capacity