What is secondary memory another name?
Programs and data are stored in secondary memory. Auxiliary memory is another name for it.
Is secondary memory called RAM?
Computer memory is of two basic types – Primary memory(RAM and ROM) and Secondary memory (hard drive, CD, etc). Random Access Memory (RAM) is primary-volatile memory and Read-Only Memory (ROM) is primary-non-volatile memory.
Is secondary memory and ROM same?
The secondary memory in computer system is also called auxiliary memory or auxiliary storage. It is also called external memeory. It is non-volatile and cannot be processed directly by the CPU (Central Processing Unit).
What is secondary memory in computer?
It is also known as external memory or auxiliary storage. The secondary memory is accessed indirectly via input/output operations. It is non-volatile, so permanently stores the data even when the computer is turned off or until this data is overwritten or deleted. The CPU can't directly access the secondary memory.
What is the difference between primary memory and secondary storage media?
The Secondary storage media can be fixed or removable. Fixed Storage media is an internal storage medium like a hard disk that is fixed inside the computer. A storage medium that is portable and can be taken outside the computer is termed removable storage media. Primary memory is directly accessed by the Central Processing Unit (CPU).
What are the two types of memory?
Memory are of two types (i) primary memory, (ii) secondary memory. Primary memory is made up of semiconductors, It is also divided into two types, Read-Only Memory (ROM) and Random Access Memory (RAM). Secondary memory is a physical device for the permanent storage of programs and data (Hard disk, Compact disc, Flash drive, etc.).