Which of the following statements are true? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
1.One of the main advantages of ROM is that the information stored on the ROM chip is not lost even when the computer is turned off
2.ASCII is an acronym for American Standard Code for Intelligent Information
3.Compared to desktop computers, laptop computers are portable since all their components are together in one single unit
A1 and 2 only
B1 and 3 only ✓ Correct
C2 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3
Correct answer: (B) 1 and 3 only
Explanation
ROM keeps its stored information even when power is off, and a laptop is portable with all parts in one unit, so the first and third statements hold true.
Statement 1 is true, since ROM is non-volatile and retains data after shutdown.
Statement 3 is true, because a laptop combines screen, keyboard, and processor in a single portable case.
Statement 2 is false, as ASCII stands for American Standard Code for Information Interchange.
ASCII assigns numeric codes to letters, digits, and symbols for text handling.
ROM commonly holds the firmware a computer needs to start up.
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