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Primary memory also called main memory is normally the Random Access Memory (RAM) of the computer. It is the memory that the Central Processing Unit (CPU) can access directly. All data and program instructions are stored and retrieved by the CPU from the primary memory in small block normally from 1 to 8 bytes at a time. The CPU can not store or retrieve anything from the permanent storage locations such as hard drives, jump drives, diskettes, etc. Therefore data on permanent storage is retrieved from the storage device in large blocks, normally 512 to 65536 bytes at a time, and written to the primary memory where it is then used by the CPU. When it is time to save the data or programs from the primary memory to a permanent storage location it is written again in large blocks to the device.
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∙ 12y agoPrimary Memory also called the main memory of computer ,which is normally the Random Access Memory [ RAM ] of the computer. It is the memory that the Central Processing Unit [CPU] can access directly. All data and program ,instructions are stored by the CPU from the primary memory in small blocks from 1 to 8 bytes at a time
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∙ 11y agoThe primary memory which is on the same board as CPU performs the following broad functions apart from what has been described in the previous section.
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∙ 10y agoto store data
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∙ 11y agostores info temporairily
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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
What components does the IOD fuse in a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica?
Radio memory, interior lights, memory seat functions,Radio memory, interior lights, memory seat functions,
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.
