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Data and programs currently being used by the CPU are in RAM, or random access memory. Parts of them may also be in the cache memory, which is a faster, specialized version of RAM. RAM is a temporary area for storing running programs. It is usually lost when you turn off the computer.

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Data and programs not currently being used by computer are stored in?

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What holds data and programs that are being used by the central processing unit?

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Which hardware component holds the data and programs being used by the CPU?

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What stores programs and dat that are not currently being used by the CPU?

The component that stores programs and data not currently being used by the CPU is called RAM (Random Access Memory). RAM temporarily holds data and instructions that the CPU may need for quick access while executing tasks. When the system is powered off or when programs are closed, data in RAM is lost, as it is volatile memory. For long-term storage, data is saved on non-volatile storage devices like hard drives or SSDs.


Where are Data and programs that are not currently being used kept in a computer?

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What is component holds the location of address currently being accessed?

If you mean computer component and IP adress, then the RAM is where all the currently being used data is being held.


What component of the computer holds data that is currently being processed?

The data is held by RAM(random access memory) or primary memory when it's being processed.


What part that holds the programs application data and interrupt service routines when they are being executed?

When programs' application data and interrupt service routines are being executed they are held in a computer's main memory. The largest component of main memory is RAM.


What hardware component stores programs and data that are currently being used by the CPU?

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How is information derived from data?

Input devices sends data to the central processing unit. Central processing unit (CPU) excutes computer instructions. Memory holds data and programs currently in use. In the same time secondary storage devices stores data and programs. Lastly output devices make processed data (information) available.


What holds the data and programs that are used by the central processing unit?

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Additional data and programs not being used by the processor are stored in?

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