A flash chip is left in a hot car. How does its rate of data loss change as it heats up?
AStops completely
BFalls as it heats
CStays exactly the same
DRises as it gets hotter
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Rises as it gets hotter
Stored charge leaks away faster at higher temperature, so flash data is lost more quickly when hot.
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