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Which component acts as the temporary staging area for data needed to run a computer's current processes?
Which component acts as the temporary staging area for data needed to run a computer's current processes?
- RAM (correct)
- SSD
- Hard drive
- Processor
What is the function of a computer's CPU, or processor?
What is the function of a computer's CPU, or processor?
- To store data in RAM
- To transfer stored data from the hard drive to RAM
- To act as a temporary staging area for data
- To execute instructions written by programmers (correct)
Why is having enough RAM important for running RAM-intensive programs such as those for graphic design and video editing?
Why is having enough RAM important for running RAM-intensive programs such as those for graphic design and video editing?
- It allows for faster data transfer from the hard drive to RAM
- It frees up storage space on the hard drive
- It prevents the computer from overheating
- It allows these applications to function without lagging (correct)
