Question

what are the characteristic of computer main memory?

Answer 1

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Primary memory holds only those data and instructions on which the computer is currently working. It has a limited capacity and data is lost when power is switched off. It is generally made up of semiconductor device. These memories are not as fast as registers.

Answer 2

Answer:

Characteristics of Main Memory

These are semiconductor memories.

It is known as the main memory.

Usually volatile memory.

Data is lost in case power is switched off.

It is the working memory of the computer.

Faster than secondary memories.

A computer cannot run without the primary memory.