Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the…
2020
Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R) :
Assertion (A) : Random Access Memory (RAM) is volatile and stores data/programs currently in use. Reason (R) : RAM is a storage medium that retains its contents even after the supply of electricity has been turned off.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- A.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
- B.
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)
- C.
(A) is true but (R) is false
- D.
(A) is false but (R) is true
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Correct answer: C
RAM is volatile and stores data or programs currently in use, so Assertion is true. RAM does not retain contents after power is turned off, so Reason is false.