Q1. ________ is a memory used to store data temporarily, whereas ________ stores data permanently, which cannot be altered or deleted.
A RAM; ROM Correct
B ROM; RAM
C Compiler; ROM
D RAM; Operating system
Explanation
RAM is volatile memory, so it temporarily stores data and instructions while a computer is running. Its contents are lost when power is switched off. ROM is non-volatile memory and stores fixed instructions permanently, so ordinary users cannot easily alter or delete its contents. Reversing the pair makes the memory types wrong. A compiler is software that translates programs, not a memory used for temporary storage. An operating system manages computer resources and user interaction; it is not the permanent memory named in the second blank.