The RAM on a computer serves to hold information temporarily while it is being use, but the information itself is stored elsewhere on the computer. In this way, RAM is very similar to what type of memory?

A. declarative memory
B. nondeclarative memory
C. short-term memory
D. working memory


Answer: D

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