Computer Short Term Memory, also known as Random-Access Memory (RAM), is a type of computer memory that stores data and machine code currently being used. RAM is a volatile memory, meaning that it loses its contents when the power is turned off.

RAM is used to store the operating system, application programs and data. When a computer is turned on, the operating system is loaded into RAM. This allows the computer to start up quickly, as the operating system and application programs do not have to be loaded from the hard drive.

RAM is also used to store data that …