Multiple choice

Which of the following is not an alternative name for primary memory?

  1. Main memory

  2. Primary storage

  3. Internal storage

  4. Mass storage
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Primary memory (main memory) refers directly to RAM and internal CPU cache. Mass storage refers to secondary storage devices like hard disks, SSDs, and tape drives that store data persistently but are not directly addressable by the CPU.

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