RAM (random access memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly. This is in contrast to other types of memory, such as ROM (read-only memory) and EEPROM (electrically erasable programmable read-only memory), which can only be accessed sequentially.
RAM is a volatile memory, which means that it loses its data when the power is turned off. This is in contrast to non-volatile memory, such as ROM, which retains its data when the power is turned off.
RAM is typically used to store data that is being actively used by the computer. This is in contrast to …