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What is the capacity of the primary memory if the hard disc size is 504MB?

There is no relationship between the two.


Is primary storage another name for memory?

Yes...Primary storage or main memory or internal memory is often referred to as memory.


Is the secondary storage faster than main memory?

No. The secondary storage is typically slowerthan primary storage. But the secondary storage has higher capacity than primary storage.


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.


Difference between primary and secondary memory?

Primary memory refers to the main memory that is directly accessible by the CPU, such as RAM, used for storing data and instructions currently in use by the computer. Secondary memory, like hard drives or SSDs, is used for long-term storage of data and programs even when the system is powered off. Primary memory is faster but has limited capacity, while secondary memory is slower but has greater storage capacity.


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


Why operating speed is secondary memory is higher than primery memory?

The operating speed of secondary memory is generally slower than that of primary memory, not higher. Primary memory (like RAM) is designed for fast access and quick data manipulation, which is essential for running applications and the operating system. Secondary memory (like hard drives or SSDs) has higher storage capacity but relies on mechanical or electronic processes that are inherently slower. However, advancements in technology, especially with SSDs, have significantly reduced the speed gap between primary and 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 .


How do you find memory capacity of PC?

to find the capacity, go to control panel and click on storage/memory

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