Which of the following is a type of memory that can be read and written at high speed but is volatile? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a type of memory that can be read and written at high speed but is volatile?
A. RAM
B. Magnetic disk
C. Flash
D. ROM
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
RAM is volatile and can be read and written quickly. ROM and flash are non-volatile, and magnetic disk is slower non-volatile storage.

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