What is the volatile storage area in a computer called, which loses data if power is lost?

The volatile storage area in a computer that loses data when power is lost is known as Random Access Memory (RAM). This type of memory is designed for high-speed data access by the CPU, allowing active processes and data to be stored temporarily while the computer is running. When the computer is powered off or restarted, the information stored in RAM is erased, which is what makes it volatile. In contrast, non-volatile storage options, like a hard drive or flash drive, retain information even when power is not applied. Cache memory, while also volatile, serves a different function by providing a small amount of extremely fast storage to help speed up data access for the CPU, but it is not the primary area of volatile storage like RAM.