Informatics Practices
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.
- Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
- Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
- A is true but R is false.
- 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.
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Assertion (A): A computer is an electronic device which is versatile in nature and can store, process and retrieve data.
Reasoning (R): Usually, computers can perform a variety of tasks which make life more comfortable.
- Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
- Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
- A is true but R is false.
- A is false but R is true.
Assertion (A): Data is stored inside RAM for future retrieval.
Reasoning (R): Secondary memory holds data inside the computer system permanently.
- Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
- Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
- A is true but R is false.
- A is false but R is true.
Assertion (A): Compilers, Interpreters and Assemblers are categorized as Language translators.
Reasoning (R): A Language translator is a special system software that is used to translate the program written in high-level language (or Assembly language) into machine code.
- Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
- Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
- A is true but R is false.
- A is false but R is true.