Which of the following memory types is used to store programs and data that the CPU can access quickly
Correct answer: A. RAM (Random Access Memory)
- A. RAM (Random Access Memory)
- B. ROM (Read-Only Memory)
- C. Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
- D. Solid State Drive (SSD)
Explanation
RAM (Random Access Memory) is the primary memory of a computer system. It is volatile memory, meaning that data is erased from RAM when the computer is turned off. However, RAM allows for fast read and write access by the CPU, making it ideal for storing programs and data that are currently being used
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