After the CPU finishes processing information, where is that result typically saved so that it is still available the next time the computer is powered on?
CPU cache memory
Non-volatile storage such as a hard disk drive or SSD
Results that need to persist after power-off are written to non-volatile, secondary storage-such as a hard disk drive, solid-state drive, or cloud storage. Main memory (RAM) and cache are forms of volatile memory; their contents are lost when power is removed. ROM chips like the BIOS hold firmware, not user data generated by processing.
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