COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

INPUTOUTPUT AND STORAGE DEVICES

STORAGE DEVICES HARD DISK SSD AND FLASH MEMORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which are called primary memory
A
ROM
B
RAM
C
SSD
D
HDD
E
USB
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Random Access Memory (RAM) is primary-volatile memory and Read Only Memory (ROM) is primary-non-volatile memory. It is also called as read write memory or the main memory or the primary memory. The programs and data that the CPU requires during execution of a program are stored in this memory.

Detailed explanation-2: -Examples of primary memory are RAM, ROM, Registers, EPROM, PROM and cache memory. Examples of secondary memory are CD, DVD, HDD, magnetic tapes, flash disks, pen drive, etc.

Detailed explanation-3: -Unlike RAM, Read Only Memory (ROM) delivers both non-volatile and permanent primary storage. ROM retains its contents even if the device loses power.

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