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Chapter 1, Problem 3E

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Two types of memory in computer:

  • Primary memory
  • Auxiliary memory

Primary memory:

When executing the computer program, the primary memory stores a computer program and also data of the program.

  • Memory is the chip which is located on the motherboard or Central Processing Unit (CPU)...

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