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The RAM is where programs and their data reside when they are in use. The RAM can accept inputs, and send and receive data from the CPU. It is the "work area" of the computer, while the hard drive is the "warehouse" where everything stays when not in use.

"Virtual RAM" consists of areas of the hard drive used as temporary storage when the data exceeds the available space of the actual RAM.

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