Memory Unit in Digital Computers

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Which component is essential for storing programs and data in a digital computer?

  • Printer
  • Monitor
  • Memory unit (correct)
  • Central Processing Unit (CPU)

What type of memory is directly communicated with the CPU?

  • Cache memory
  • Auxiliary memory
  • Main memory (correct)
  • Virtual memory

Which storage devices are commonly used for auxiliary memory in computer systems?

  • USB flash drives
  • Solid state drives (SSD)
  • Magnetic disks and tapes (correct)
  • Optical discs

Where is the information stored when it is not currently needed by the CPU?

<p>Auxiliary memory (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the memory hierarchy system consist of in a computer system?

<p>All storage devices from auxiliary memory to cache memory to main memory (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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