Question

Why has RAM been named like this?
1) Because it is read and write memory
2) Because it is volatile memory
3) Because any of the locations in chip can directly be selected for storing and
retrieving data and instructions.
4) Because it is non-volatile memory

Answer 1

RAM bacially means "RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY" it is volatile

Answer 2

"ANSWER: (3)  Because any of the locations in chip are directly selected for storing and retrieving data and instructions.

"RAM" stands for "Random Access Memory" and is a volatile memory i.e. all the "data stored" in it is "lost" as soon as the "power is switched off". It has been named as "Random Access Memory" because any of the "locations or data" in chip are directly selected for "storing and retrieving" the data or instructions. "