45. RAM is used as a short memory because it is ........... and ........
Verified Answer
A. volatile, temporary
B. nonvolatile, permanent
C. nonvolatile, temporary
D. volatile, permanent
E. none of these
Explanation:
RAM is 'volatile' (loses data without power) and 'temporary' (holds data for active use). Nonvolatile and permanent describe ROM or secondary storage. Contradictory options are incorrect. Thus, volatile and temporary accurately describe RAM's nature.