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What is meant by secondary computer memory?
Usually the hard drives are considered secondary. The RAM (Random Access Memory) is the primary memory.
Distinguish between primary and secondary memory?
Computer memory is categorized into primary and secondary memory. While primary memory is the main memory of the computer which is used to store data or information temporarily, whereas secondary memory refers to external storage devices that are used to store data or information permanently.
What is secondary storage memory in a computer?
Secondary Storage in a computer is memory device other than primary memory like disk ,floopy, usb ports etc. they are used to store data for future use.
What different types of memory can hold a computer program?
two types of memory i.e. primary and secondary memory.
What are the two types of memory on a computer?
Internal and External. Internal - also known as Primary Memory, comes inbuilt when the computer is manufactured and mainly used to run the computer while external - also known as Secondary Memory can be added to the computer storing data and information for future use
What are the disadvantage of primary storage?
Well for mac you can only back up your data when you have a secondary storage hard drive, for windows it gives you more space to download and to use it, basic
What are the three major hardware components of a computer?
the three major hardware components of a computer are primary memory, secondary memory and object oriented programing.
What is the process of loading a process secondary memory into primary memory?
The computer usually uses its input/output channels to access secondary storage and transfers the desired data using intermediate area in primary storage.
What is different between primary memory and secondary memory?
Primary Memory is connected with the motherboard. Examples of primary memory are RAM, ROM, PROM, etc. it works very fast. Secondary Memory are those which are connected to the computer from outside. Examples of secondary memory are floppy disk, cd's, DVDs, etc.
What is the primary source of storage in a computer?
The computer contains:Hard DriveRAM (memory)Processor chipGraphic chipMotherboardmouse+ keyboardMonitor/ScreenThe main section would be the Motherboard and RAM. Computer would not be able to run without it.
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.
Can you use secondary memory in place of primary memory?
No, Because secondary takes more time as compared to primary. primary takes less time as compared to secondary.
