One component of the internal memory of a computer is Random Access Memory (RAM). Which of the following statements are correct about the characteristics of RAM?

1.RAM can be read from and written to.

2.RAM is volatile memory.

3.RAM is temporary storage.

4.Modern PCs typically have from 2 TB up to 32 TB of RAM.

A3 & 4 only

B1, 2 & 3 only ✓ Correct

C1 & 2 only

D1, 2, 3 & 4

Correct answer: (B) 1, 2 & 3 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is true, as RAM can be both read from and written to.

Statement 2 is true, since RAM is volatile and loses its contents when power is off.

Statement 3 is true, as RAM serves as temporary working storage.

Statement 4 is false, because modern PCs typically have gigabytes of RAM, not 2 to 32 terabytes.

This leaves Statements 1, 2 and 3 as the correct characteristics.

RAM gives the processor fast access to data for currently running programs.

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