What are two characteristics of RAM on a Cisco device? Select two.

The option that states RAM stores the running configuration is accurate because RAM (Random Access Memory) in a Cisco device is used to hold the running configuration file. This is the current configuration of the device that is actively being executed. It allows for quick read and write access, which is essential for the device to process current operational data. When changes are made, they are typically saved directly to RAM, allowing the device to function with the latest commands until they are saved to NVRAM.

The correct option regarding RAM being volatile and losing data when powered off is also true. Volatility refers to the property of RAM that it does not retain its contents when the power supply is turned off. This characteristic is crucial to understanding the temporary nature of data in RAM; any configuration or data held in RAM is lost during a power cycle, reinforcing the need to save essential information to a non-volatile memory (like NVRAM).

The remaining options are not characteristics of RAM; they describe behaviors and properties of different types of memory within networking devices. Retaining information during a power cycle refers to non-volatile memory types, such as NVRAM or flash memory, not RAM, since RAM is specifically meant for temporary storage while the device is powered on. Additionally