What is Random Access Memory(RAM) I mean which data does it store temporarily, is it while surfing internet or

Answer 1

while you open an application which is stored in the hard disk, data will be picked up by the operating system and stored in RAM, while the application is open, the instructions are in RAM. when you turn off the application, or empty your clipboard, or turn off the computer, RAM will be freed and emptied too. All other onopened programs are stored in the hard disk. You can consider internet as one application thus it is just the same as what I have described above whether it is open or not..

Answer 2

Random-access memory (usually known by its acronym, RAM) refers to data storage formats and equipment that allow the stored data to be accessed in any order — that is, at random, not just in sequence. In contrast, other types of memory devices (such as magnetic tapes, disks, and drums) can access data on the storage medium only in a predetermined order due to constraints in their mechanical design.

Generally, RAM in a computer is considered main memory (or primary storage): the working area used for displaying and manipulating data. This type of RAM is usually in the form of integrated circuits (IC). These are commonly called memory sticks or RAM sticks because they are manufactured as small circuit boards with plastic packaging and are about the size of a few sticks of gum. Most personal computers have slots for adding and replacing memory chips.

RAM is typically erased when a computer is shut down, though some RAM chips maintain data indefinitely without electrical power. Technically, RAM devices are not limited to memory chips, and random-access memory as a storage format is not limited to use as working memory. In a broad sense, modern storage devices for long-term or secondary storage, including magnetic media and laser-readable CDs and DVDs, are forms of random-access memory.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAM

Answer 3

A data storage device having the property that the time required to access a randomly selected datum does not depend on the time of the last access or the location of the most recently accessed datum. Abbreviated RAM. Also known as direct-access memory; direct-access storage; random-access storage; random storage; uniformly accessible storage.

Answer 4

I like to think that RAM in Basic terms the equivelant of the "Working room" for the computer. It is the "Holding bin" used for running programs. Think of it as working space. The larger it is the more things can be Juggled at the same time. This "room" is Doing tasks, calculations, following instruction as to what program runs and who has priority assignrd to it. Think of these files as "Working people" with titles and jobs in this "Room". The Operating System (OS), communications (Comm Ports, Usb, Printer port, Storage Drives), resposes to the screen, printer, Communication ports, Etc. The more RAM the computer has,to a point, the more files, tasks, jobs, "working People" can be fit into this room. Once the compuetr is turned on It "checks the room to see how much space it has the starts the procces of loading programs into the Ram to perform their required task's.
I hoe that hlep your understanding!

Answer 5

RAM
Random Access Memory, is memory from the chips you install into your computer...it is in a constant state of change because its resource can be used and accessed at any time by any program currently running while the computer is ON... it doesn't store any data, it simply gives programs what they need to run activly at any time while your computer is on. Once your computer powers off anything in RAM is lost.

in other words it helps programs process input. nothing is stored in it.

Answer 6

RAM is the primary memory in computer.
when someone boot the computer, some part of
our operating system gets loaded in RAM.
and while its on, it saves temp data, like when we open word doc.
the word files will temporarily be in RAM and the data will come thru harddisk.
when we shut down the system all is gone. thats why we call it temp saving.

Answer 7

RAM is used to store and back up all the running programmes during the CPU operation .. and can be accessed and all or part of its files are easily deleted while ROM is the fixed memory that cann't be accesed or deleted .. coz it contains the system oeration files and programmes ..

Answer 8

RAM is the main memory, it is a temporary storage right on that, it stores anything that you actively using at this moment.

Answer 9

It stores everything that you see on your computer.
The os, all programs data, everything. All that is on your hard disk passes through your RAM before going anywhere.

Answer 10

it's random