FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is another name for Primary memory?
A
First memory
B
RAM
C
Main Memory
D
Secondary Memory
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Main memory is the primary, internal workspace in the computer, commonly known as RAM (random access memory).

Detailed explanation-2: -Primary memory is also known as Main memory or Internal memory. Secondary memory is also known as External memory or Auxiliary memory. Examples: RAM, ROM, Cache memory, PROM, EPROM, Registers, etc.

Detailed explanation-3: -Primary storage/memory, also known as main memory, is the part of the computer that stores current data, programmes, and instructions. The motherboard houses the primary storage, and as a result, data from and to primary storage can be read and written very quickly.

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