Differentiate between primary memory and secondary memory.

      

Differentiate between primary memory and secondary memory.

  

Answers


Kavungya
Primary memory refers to the storage capacity of the CPU. It holds data and
instructions currently in use. Also stores immediate results from processing
waiting transfer to the output devices. Primary memory is volatile, i.e contents
held transfer to the output devices. Primary memory is volatile, i.e. contents held
are lost on power loss.
Secondary memory or backing storage refers to the storage of programs and
data files, not currently being operated on. Secondary memory is non-volatile or
permanent, i.e. Contents held are not lost on power loss.
Kavungya answered the question on June 25, 2019 at 07:09


Next: Briefly explain any two advantages and two disadvantages of using a database
Previous: List the steps that you would use to correct wrongly spelt words in a document using the spell-checking feature.

View More Computer Studies Questions and Answers | Return to Questions Index


Exams With Marking Schemes

Related Questions