Alice Stored a Memory Card in Her Wallet That Had

question 24

Multiple Choice

Alice stored a memory card in her wallet that had all the photographs of a recent trip she took.When she inserted the card into her laptop,her computer wasn't able to read it.Alice tried to access its contents on her other devices but could not.Based on this,which of the following is/are likely to be true?

• A) Though the memory card may be damaged,its contents can be retrieved using a different device.
• B) The memory card is damaged and storing it in a protective case could have avoided the damage.
• C) The memory card is damaged and its contents are permanently lost.
• D) All of her devices have faulty memory card slots and her memory card is not damaged at all.

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