Which of the following memory is also called 'primary' memory or 'main' memory?
2016
Which of the following memory is also called 'primary' memory or 'main' memory?
- A.
Flash memory
- B.
Memory stick
- C.
RAM
- D.
Hard disk
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Correct answer: C
The correct option is C (RAM). Primary or main memory is the volatile semiconductor memory directly accessible by the CPU to store data and instructions currently being processed. RAM (Random Access Memory) is the core component of a computer's main memory, unlike secondary storage like flash memory, memory sticks, or hard disks.