Question 90

Computer Awareness Computer memory Medium

Dynamic RAM (DRAM) stores each bit of data in a separate capacitor. Due to leakage, the stored charge tends to dissipate over time and needs to be refreshed periodically. Consider the following statements: P: DRAM requires refreshing because it uses capacitors to store bits. Q: SRAM does not require refreshing because it uses flip-flops instead of capacitors. R: DRAM is faster than SRAM because it needs less frequent access. S: DRAM is more suitable for main memory than SRAM due to its density.

(A) All statements P, Q, R, and S are true.
(B) P and S are true; Q and R are false.
(C) Only P and Q are true; R is false, and S is irrelevant.
(D) P, Q, and S are true; R is false.
✓ Correct Answer: Option D Verified Solution

📘 Step-by-Step Solution & Detailed Explanation:

\[ \begin{array}{ll} \textbf{Given statements:} & \\[4pt] P:&\ \text{DRAM requires refreshing because it uses capacitors to store bits.}\\[4pt] Q:&\ \text{SRAM does not require refreshing because it uses flip-flops instead of capacitors.}\\[4pt] R:&\ \text{DRAM is faster than SRAM because it needs less frequent access.}\\[4pt] S:&\ \text{DRAM is more suitable for main memory than SRAM due to its density.} \end{array} \] \[ \begin{array}{l@{\qquad}l} \textbf{Evaluation:} & \textbf{Reasoning:} \end{array} \] \[ \begin{aligned} \textbf{P: True.} \quad &\text{DRAM stores each bit as charge on a capacitor, and that charge leaks, so periodic refresh is required.}\\[6pt] \textbf{Q: True.} \quad &\text{SRAM uses bistable storage (flip-flop / cross-coupled inverters) that retains state without refresh.}\\[6pt] \textbf{R: False.} \quad &\text{DRAM is \emph{slower} than SRAM — refresh overhead and DRAM access timings make it slower, not faster.}\\[6pt] \textbf{S: True.} \quad &\text{DRAM is denser and cheaper per bit than SRAM, so it is more suitable for main memory (large capacity).} \end{aligned} \] \[ \boxed{\text{P: True,\quad Q: True,\quad R: False,\quad S: True}} \]

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