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What Is The Difference Between Primary And Secondary Memory?

Primary and secondary media. Is it the same thing? Is there such a thing

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    Primary memory is faster to access because it is wired directly to the
    processor. It is used by the system to perform operations while
    programs are running. Examples are cache, RAM, and ROM.

    Content in the primary memory lost once the computer system is turned off.

    Secondary memory is usually somewhat slower and is used for permanent storage of
    information. Examples are hard disks, floppy disks, DVDs, flash
    memory, etc.

    Content in the secondary memory remains intact even if the computer system is turned off.
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    Alliance 

    answered 5 months ago

      Primary memory is hard disk ONLY. Secondary memory includes the portable memory, like USB or a CD.
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      Anumiqbal 

      answered 5 months ago

        In primary memory operating system and other files are stored and secondary memory is a secondary hard drive like cd/DVD which stores data for long time, floppy is also falls in secondary memory.
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        Sanavid 

        answered 1 year ago

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