Q: Which component functions as the computer’s short-term memory?
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Q: What part serves as the short-term memory of the computer?
- Hard drive
- Motherboard
- RAM
- CPU
Explanation: The computer’s short-term memory is commonly referred to as RAM (Random Access Memory). RAM is used to temporarily store data and instructions that the CPU needs to actively and rapidly access throughout the functioning of a computer. It allows quick read and write access and is volatile, meaning it loses its contents when the machine is shut down.
