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What characteristic defines the type of memory mentioned?
What characteristic defines the type of memory mentioned?
- Indexed access
- Sequential access
- Random access (correct)
- Continuous access
What is the role of the CPU with this memory unit?
What is the role of the CPU with this memory unit?
- Permanent data preservation
- Data encryption
- Information storage (correct)
- Data transfer
How is the data stored in this memory unit?
How is the data stored in this memory unit?
- Mechanically
- Temporarily (correct)
- Permanently
- Optically
Study Notes
Random Access Memory (RAM)
- A type of memory location that allows access to any location in memory directly and instantly
- The CPU regularly refers to this memory unit for storing and retrieving information and data
- RAM is a temporary storage location, meaning its contents are lost when the power is turned off
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Test your knowledge of computer memory with this quiz! Explore the concept of Random Access Memory (RAM) and its role in storing and accessing data in computer systems.
