Which of the following terms is the most closely related to main memory?

A Non-volatile
B Permanent
C Control Unit
D Temporary
E None of the above

Correct Answer: Temporary

Temporary terms is the most closely related to main memory.
Random access memory (RAM) is used as the working memory of a computer system. It stores input data, intermediate results, programs, and other information temporarily. It is usually volatile, which means that all data will be lost when the power is turned off.
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