64. Which of the following holds data and processing instructions temporarily until the CPU needs it? A.ROM B.control unit C.main memory D.coprocessor chips E.None of the above
Option C Solution: Primary storage, also known as main storage or memory, is the area in a computer in which data is stored for quick access by the computer's processor. The terms random access memory (RAM) and memory are often as synonyms for primary or main storage.
