Chapter 1.2, Problem 1.6CP

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 data or information stored in the main memory is directly accessed by the Central Processing Unit (CPU).

Example:

Some of the examples of main memory are,

• 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...