Random-access memory (RAM) is also called primary memory since it functions as the computerās main working memory accessed by the CPU directly to run programs. It acts as a fast working area between the CPU and long-term storage, allowing the CPU to quickly access data needed for processing applications. Information preloaded from storage into RAM is assigned specific addresses in a relatively small memory grid. Since the data is assigned unique locations, the CPU can access it in any order without the fear of losing data coherence.
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