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its primary or main memory. all the programs(active or programs currently running on the processor) including operating system reside in RAM .
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Is ram a secondary storage device?
ram is primary storage
What is meant by secondary computer memory?
Usually the hard drives are considered secondary. The RAM (Random Access Memory) is the primary memory.
The two types of primary memory are?
Volatile memory refers to RAM that needs to be constantly refreshed to be retained. Static memory is permanent storage that is retained even after the computer is turned off.
What is different between primary memory and secondary memory?
Primary memory is temporary and volatile, used by the computer to store data and information that is currently being accessed or processed. It includes RAM and cache memory. Secondary memory, on the other hand, is non-volatile and used for long-term storage of data and programs, like hard drives and solid-state drives.
What is meant by primary memory and secondary memory?
Prymary memory is volatile memory. There is have also 2 sub memory.Like RAM & ROM.Starting (OS) cold position to Starting (OS) hot position. Secondary memory is non volatile memory.(HDD)
Example of primary memory?
The memory that the computer processor accesses directly is primary memory. It is wired directly to the processor. RAM is primary memory on a computer.
Describe the main types of primary and secondary storage?
Primary storage includes Random access memory (RAM) which is fast and volatile. Secondary storage consists of devices like hard disk drives (HDD) and solid-state drives (SSD) which are slower but non-volatile, allowing data to be stored for longer periods even when the power is turned off.
What is the primary source of storage in a computer?
The computer contains:Hard DriveRAM (memory)Processor chipGraphic chipMotherboardmouse+ keyboardMonitor/ScreenThe main section would be the Motherboard and RAM. Computer would not be able to run without it.
What is a another name for a primary storage?
RAM
IS the Internal memory only primary memory or both primary or secondary memory?
Intenal memory is only primary memory. The term secondary memory is used for External storage like hard disk etc.
Can you use secondary memory in place of primary memory?
No, Because secondary takes more time as compared to primary. primary takes less time as compared to secondary.
What are the disadvantage of primary storage?
Well for mac you can only back up your data when you have a secondary storage hard drive, for windows it gives you more space to download and to use it, basic
