Q. RAM is used as a short memory in a computer because it:
Answer: Is volatile
Notes: Random-Access Memory (RAM) is a type of short memory because it is volatile. The stored information is lost if power is removed. All RAM except the CMOS RAM used for the BIOS is volatile. ROM, on the other hand, is nonvolatile. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computers and other devices, such as printers.

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