Secondary memory is also known as _________.
2017
Secondary memory is also known as _________.
- A.
Auxiliary memory
- B.
Main memory
- C.
Volatile memory
- D.
All of these
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Correct answer: A
The correct option is A. Secondary memory is also known as Auxiliary memory. It refers to external, non-volatile storage devices (like HDDs, SSDs, or pen drives) that store data and programs permanently. The CPU cannot access it directly; instead, data must first be loaded into primary memory.