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The major difference between main memory and auxiliary memory is that main memory is directly accessed by CPU but the auxiliary memory is not accessed by the CPU directly.For this the data is first transferred to main memory from auxiliary memory and then from main memory the data is transferred to the CPU for further processing.
Some examples of auxiliary memory would be disks, external hard drives, USB drives, etc.
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What is the difference between main and auxiliary memory?
The major difference between main memory and auxiliary memory is that main memory is directly accessed by CPU but the auxiliary memory is not accessed by the CPU directly.For this the data is first transferred to main memory from auxiliary memory and then from main memory the data is transferred to the CPU for further processing. Answered By: Richa Singh
What is Auxiliary Memory also known as?
secondary memory
Examples of auxiliary or secondary memory of a computer?
read only memory
Diagram of auxiliary memory?
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What is a numeric page?
The transfer of pages of data between a computer's main memory and an auxiliary memory.
What is the Difference between secondary memory and auxiliary memory?
secondary memory is actually the permanent memory/the backing storage of the computer. it is of two types:sequential accessdirect accessauxiliary memory is the computer's internal/temporary memory. it is also of two types:random access memory (RAM)read only memory (ROM)the difference between secondary memory and auxiliary memory is that:-both are same i.e both performs the same operationsthanks.
Is RAM an auxiliary memory?
RAM is not an auxiliary memory. Auxiliary memory, also known as secondary storage, is used to store and hold data for a longer period of time. Secondary storage is non-volatile, and it holds data even when power is off. A typical example of auxiliary memory is a hard disk or flash drive. Read Only Memory or RAM is a short-term memory that typically stores machine code and working data. Unlike auxiliary memory, RAM is volatile, which means that the memory is retained till the power is ON.RAM has less storage as compared to secondary storage and is used for immediate data storage needs. The data access time for RAM is much faster than any other auxiliary memory. Difference between RAM and Auxiliary memory: Accessibility: RAM is directly accessed by the CPU, while the CPU can not directly access auxiliary Memory Volatility: RAM is Volatile, while Auxiliary Memory is Non-Volatile. Size: RAM is small in size. Auxiliary Memory is generally large in size as compared to RAM. Access Speed: The access time of RAM is very fast, while it takes more time to access Auxiliary Memory. Cost: RAM is much costlier than Auxiliary Memory. Memory: RAM is an internal memory, while the latter is an external memory. Data: In RAM, the data or instructions to be executed are copied to the main Memory, whereas Auxiliary Memory has the data which is to be stored permanently. Use of RAM: RAM is used for immediate storage and data retrieval.RAM processes instructions much faster than any auxiliary memory. To accomplish a task, operating systems load data from the auxiliary memory(Hard disk) into RAM. When the task is done, this data is cleared from RAM. Whenever a new program or file is opened, the operating system loads it into RAM. Suppose you open a file that is already saved on your computer, then the OS locates that file in the secondary memory, and then its information is copied onto RAM. Accessibility from RAM is much faster than that from secondary memory. While we save a document or any program files, the data gets stored or copied to the hard disk, and when you close that program, its corresponding files are removed from RAM. This helps in clearing memory from RAM so that it can be used for the next program you open or run. However, if by any chance you did not save the data (power failure), then that data is gone, as RAM is volatile and temporary storage. RAM also helps in the faster loading of previously-opened programs or applications. When we first open the application, it takes a longer time to load. However, the next time it is accessed, it is loaded instantly.RAM keeps track of frequently opened applications which in turn helps in the fast loading of those applications. In conclusion, we can say that RAM is a primary memory rather than an Auxiliary memory. It is a volatile storage that helps in the fast access of applications and is directly accessed by the CPU.
What is a another name for a primary storage?
RAM
Why is is auxiliary memory required?
Auxillary memory is required so that set of instruction given first stored in temorary memory which can be edited & then can be stored
What part of speech is will in She will still be there?
Will is an auxiliary verb in that example.
Why do you need auxiliary memory?
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If processor is allocating in memory configured in system entirely for task give example?
instruction register
