COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS

COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is an example of ‘main memory’.
A
Hard Drive
B
USB Drive
C
RAM
D
ROM
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Main memory is the primary, internal workspace in the computer, commonly known as RAM (random access memory). Specifications such as 4GB, 8GB, 12GB and 16GB almost always refer to the capacity of RAM.

Detailed explanation-2: -RAM (Random Access Memory) is the hardware in a computing device where the operating system (OS), application programs and data in current use are kept so they can be quickly reached by the device’s processor. RAM is the main memory in a computer.

Detailed explanation-3: -Primary storage, also known as main storage or memory, is the area in a computer in which data is stored for quick access by the computer’s processor. The terms random access memory (RAM) and memory are often as synonyms for primary or main storage.

Detailed explanation-4: -Random Access Memory (RAM) is the computer’s main memory.

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