A computer keeps track of the current date and time using a battery-operated internal clock, sometimes called a ____ clock.
A)backup
B)virtual
C)real-time
D)standard-time

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A real-time clock is a clock that keeps track of the current time and date and is capable of updating its value in real-time. It is often used in computers and other electronic devices to maintain an accurate time even when the device is turned off or disconnected from power. A backup clock could also be used, but it is not as common as a real-time clock, which is specifically designed for this purpose. Virtual and standard-time clocks are not accurate descriptors of the type of clock used in computers for tracking date and time.

A Computer Keeps Track of the Current Date and Time