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CBSE Class 11 Informatics Practices Question 2 of 100

Computer System — Question 2

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Assertion (A): Random Access Memory (RAM) is volatile and stores data/programs currently in use.

Reasoning (R): RAM is a memory that retains its contents even after the system is switched off.

  1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
  2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
  3. A is true but R is false.
  4. A is false but R is true.
Answer

A is true but R is false.

Explanation
Random Access Memory (RAM) is used for primary storage in computers to hold active information of data and instructions. RAM is a volatile memory as it does not store data and instructions permanently and loses its contents when the power is switched off or interrupted.