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# Main memory is the short term memory of a computer. It retains data only for the period that a program is running, and that's it.
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β 15y ago
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β 14y agoThe hard drive, it looks like adisk drive, but it is hidden inside the computer
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β 13y agoThe main memory is another term used for Random Access Memory or RAM. Thus, the main memory may be regarded as the RAM of the computer.
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β 14y ago(RAM) Random access memory
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β 11y agoOn the hard disks.
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What can be stored in the main memory of a computer system?
Computer memory
Difference between backing storage and main memory?
Main memory in a computer is storage that will be erased when a computer is turned off. Backing storage is memory that will save information when the computer shuts down.
Is it a main memory of a computer is just a temrary memory?
yes.. it losses data as you turn off your computer..
What is optical memory?
Optical memory is an early form of computer memory. It involves the use of an optical system for the writing and reading of data to and from a computer's main memory.
Define primary memory?
primary memory is built in memory on a computer it is the main type of memory.... eg RAM ROM and HDD
What is main memory of a computer made up of a set of memory chips called?
The Mother Board!
What is a numeric page?
The transfer of pages of data between a computer's main memory and an auxiliary memory.
Is main memory a soft ware component in computer?
yes
Distinguish between primary memory and auxiliary memory?
the main memory is the central storage unit of the computer system. it is relatively large and fast memory used 2 store the programs and data during the computer operation.main memory communicates directly with the CPU. main memory includes RAM and ROMs. devices that provide backup storage are known as auxillary memory. auxillary memory are relatively slow in comparision to the main memory. auxillary memory includes flash memory,magntic disks and floppys. main memory is located inside the CPU but auxillary memory is located out the CPU. the main memory is the central storage unit of the computer system. it is relatively large and fast memory used 2 store the programs and data during the computer operation.main memory communicates directly with the CPU. main memory includes RAM and ROMs. devices that provide backup storage are known as auxillary memory. auxillary memory are relatively slow in comparision to the main memory. auxillary memory includes flash memory,magntic disks and floppys. main memory is located inside the CPU but auxillary memory is located out the CPU.
Example of main memory of computer?
RAM or Random Access Memory is Tempory memory which your computer uses to load programs such as windows or games Your Hard Drive is an example of permanent memory on your computer where you can save documents/games etc. So when you load up your PC the computer reads the HD and loads up your OS (eg Windows) into your RAM.
Which area of the computer holds the data and instruction that are about to be used by the central processing unit?
MAIN MEMORY
What is the meaning of core memory?
Core memory refers to computer memory that consisted of magnetic cores. This memory is now obsolete and is replaced by semiconductor memory known as main memory.
