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what is ram used for?

a. to send information to the computer’s primary memory to be accessed by the cpu

b. to store information for the long term when the computer is shut down

c. to store information temporarily while the computer needs to access it

d. to send and receive stored data and follow instructions to perform functions

Explanation:

• Option A: Sending info to primary memory is not RAM's role. RAM is primary memory.
• Option B: Long - term storage when shut down is for storage like hard drives, not RAM (volatile).
• Option C: RAM (Random - Access Memory) is volatile and stores data temporarily while the computer is using it, which matches this option.
• Option D: Sending/receiving data and following instructions is the CPU's role, not RAM's.

Answer:

C. To store information temporarily while the computer needs to access it