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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)
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What is meant by secondary computer memory?
Usually the hard drives are considered secondary. The RAM (Random Access Memory) is the primary memory.
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 does the primary memory and secondary memory consists of?
primary memory consist of RAMsecondary memory consist of ROM
How do you change secondary memory to primary?
You have to keep on remebering the memory
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
Distinguish between primary and secondary memory?
Computer memory is categorized into primary and secondary memory. While primary memory is the main memory of the computer which is used to store data or information temporarily, whereas secondary memory refers to external storage devices that are used to store data or information permanently.
Who originally distinguished between primary memory and secondary memory?
William James
Is virtual memory kept in secondary storage?
Addresses of virtual memory is found in descriptor table lies in primary memory but the content of the page is stored in secondary memory.
Is RAM is a primary memory or secondary memory?
its primary or main memory. all the programs(active or programs currently running on the processor) including operating system reside in RAM .
What are the similarities between secondary memory and primary memory pdf?
They are both storage devices
Is flash memory secondary or primary?
For new computers it can be both.
