Question

8. Primary memory is
compared to secondary memory.
a. slow
b. fast
C. cheap
d. small​

Answer 1

● Primary memory is fast compared to secondary memory.

Answer 2

✬ ANSWER ✬

➙ Primary memory is Fast as compared to secondary memory.

• Option ( B ) is correct.

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• The memory of a computer can be classified in two groups i.e

1. Primary Memory
2. Primary MemorySecondary Memory

• Primary memory is the main memory of computer system.

• It is an internal memory of the computer and is directly accessed by the CPU.

• Examples of primary memory - RAM, ROM etc.

• Whereas Secondary memory do not have direct access to CPU , as a result primary memory is faster than this.

• Secondary memory is used for storing data permanently or for a long time , computer may run without a secondary memory.

• Examples of secondary memory - CDs , DVDs , Hard disks , Floppy disks etc.