Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology A variable P is called pointer if P contains the address of an element in DATA. P points to the address of first element in DATA P can store only memory addresses P contain the DATA and the address of DATA Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation In programming, a pointer is a variable whose value is the memory address of another variable. While it can store addresses, the functional definition is that it 'points' to the location of data.