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What is RAM, Explain Different Types of RAM

Today we are going to discuss Different Types of RAM, that is, Random Access Memory . RAM    /     What does RAM mean Ram stands for Random Access Memory . Data in RAM can be accessed directly. That is, we can access data directly from any location of RAM in the same time. This Random Access quality makes RAM a very fast memory. RAM is volatile. Data and programs in RAM are erased when computer is turned off. What does  RAM  do Therefore RAM is a temporary memory. It is used to store those data and programs, which are currently being executed by CPU. Ram is also called Primary Memory or Main Memory. Where RAM memory chip is installed? RAM chip is installed into one of the memory slots on motherboard, as shown in the figure: What does RAM mean Importance of RAM. 1.  A Program must be laoded in RAM for execution. The programs and data currently being executed are in computer's main memory, that is, in RAM. The programs and data needed by these pro