What Is the Computer's Primary Working Memory, in Which Program

question 139

Multiple Choice

What is the computer's primary working memory, in which program instructions and data are stored so that they can be accessed directly by the CPU via the processor's high-speed external data bus?

• A) RAM
• B) ROM
• C) Volatility
• D) Flash memory

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