Chapter 1.1, Problem 1.3CP

Explanation of Solution

Main memory:

• Main memory or Random Access Memory (RAM) is the volatile memory, which means the information stored in that memory would be erased when the computer is turned off.
• Main memory has a limited storage capacity so it cannot store a large amount of data.
• The Central Processing Unit (CPU) directly accesses the data or information stored in the main memory.
• Some of the examples of main memory are as follows:
  • RAM (Random Access Memory)
  • ROM (Read Only Memory)
  • EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory)
  • PROM (Programmable Read Only Memory)
  • Cache memory
  • Registers

Secondary storage:

• Secondary storage or secondary memory is the non-volatile memory, which means the information stored in that memory cannot be erased even when there is any mishap in the computer...