What is Primary Memory




What is Primary Memory

The Primary storage or main memory is an a part of microcomputer that holds data for processing, instructions for processing the data and the information.

The memory identifies data storage that comes in the form of chips.

Primary memory also known as the main storage memory.

Primary memory in a computer refers to the area in a computer in which the data can be stored for quick's access, It is done by the computer processor

There are two types of memory.

  • RAM-Random access memory

  • ROM-Read only memory