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Memory is a loose term when it comes to computers. Memory can mean one of two things that are both primary and absolutely necessary to run a computer. One is RAM, which is the smaller memory that helps with computer performance. Without it, the computer will not start up at all because the RAM is used for essential backround tasks. The other memory is HDD memory (hard drives). This memory is used to store information that does not need to be accessed instantaneously. HDD memory is used to store the operating system of a computer, as well as other information such as programs and documents. There is no "primary" memory, in a computer, as it can mean two different things that are both invaluable.
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∙ 14y agoThe place inside the CPU where we can save our data.
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∙ 9y agoPrimary memory in the computer is used to hold programs' application data while it is being processed by the CPU. Primary memory is chiefly comprised of RAM.
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∙ 10y agoPrimary memory is a technology that consists of computer components and recording media that is used to retain digital data. It is also called storage or memory.
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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.
What does the primary memory and secondary memory consists of?
primary memory consist of RAMsecondary memory consist of ROM
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.
What is the difference between cache-memory and primary-memory?
Cache memory is smaller and quicker, primary memory larger and slower.
Define primary memory?
primary memory is built in memory on a computer it is the main type of memory.... eg RAM ROM and HDD
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 .
Read-only memory is also referred to as main memory or primary memory?
False. The main or primary memory is the Random Access Memory that is both readable and writable.
What are examples of primary memory?
examples of primary memory are RAM, ROM, PROM, EPROM , etc.....
How is cache different from primary memory?
Cache memory is a memory that is used by CPU so that the average time to access the memory is reduced. It is a smaller and faster memory that stores copies of data which is used in frequently accessed main memory locations, On the other hand, Primary memory is the main memory of the computer. The processor can easily access, store and retrieve information from the primary memory. Primary memory has two types, Random access memory and read only memory.
Write a short note on primary memory?
Primary memory is where information is stored after it is first learned. It is also referred to as the short term memory.
What it as your computer's primary means of storage?
The primary means of storage of a computer is the RAM memory which is a volatile memory.
Does rom a primary storage?
Yes. ROM (Read Only Memory) is a primary memory. BIOS is a Read Only Memory and is directly accessed by the cpu just like RAM (Random Access Memory). So it is a primary storage.
