What is meant by the term RAM?

AMemory which can only be read

BMemory which can only be written to

CMemory which is used for permanent storage

DMemory which can be both read and written to ✓ Correct

Correct answer: (D) Memory which can be both read and written to

Explanation

RAM is memory that can be both read from and written to freely while the computer runs.

It holds the programs and data the processor is actively using at the moment.

Memory that can only be read describes ROM, which stores fixed start-up instructions.

Memory that can only be written to is not a normal storage type, since stored data must also be readable.

Memory used for permanent storage describes non-volatile media like a hard disk, not the temporary RAM.

RAM is volatile, so whatever it holds is lost the moment the power is turned off.

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