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What is the purpose of a "real-time clock" (RTC) module in an embedded system?

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The correct answer is A) To keep track of the current date and time, often with battery backup so it continues even when the main device is powered off

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To keep track of the current date and time, often with battery backup so it continues even when the main device is powered off

Explanation

RTC modules maintain accurate timekeeping independent of the main system clock, often used for timestamping data, scheduling tasks, or logging events even after power loss.

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