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Meaning of non-volatile memory
Define the term non-volatile memory.
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- 1 States that data/contents are retained when power is lost.
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Memory that retains its data when the power is turned off.
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Says it is memory that is very fast to access.
The definition is about retaining data when power is lost, not access speed.