What does the 'D' in DRAM stand for?

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The correct answer is Dynamic Random Access Memory.

Key Points

DRAM stands for Dynamic Random Access Memory.
DRAM is a type of memory that is used in computers and other devices to store data dynamically.
- It requires periodic refreshing of the data to retain the information stored in it.
DRAM is widely used as the main memory in computers because of its cost-effectiveness and ability to store large amounts of data.
It is characterized by its need for constant power supply to maintain the stored data.

Additional Information

DRAM is different from SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) which does not need to be periodically refreshed and is faster but more expensive.
Memory in computing refers to the processes used to acquire, store, retain, and later retrieve information.
In computing, memory is a device or system used to store information for immediate use in a computer or related computer hardware and digital electronic devices.
The term memory is often synonymous with the term primary storage or main memory.