A volatile type of memory that is used for temporary storage is
A) an address
B) the ALU
C) RAM
D) a disk drive
E) None of these

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RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of volatile memory that is used for temporary storage. It is volatile because the data stored in RAM is lost when the computer is turned off or the power is lost. The other options listed (an address, the ALU, and a disk drive) are not types of memory, but components or devices that may interact with memory in various ways. Therefore, the correct choice is C, RAM.

A Volatile Type of Memory That Is Used for Temporary