A Type of Memory in Which Processing Is Done on Briefly

question 1

Multiple Choice

A type of memory in which processing is done on briefly held information is called:

• A) short-term memory.
• B) encoding.
• C) automatic processing.
• D) working memory.

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Definitions:

Executable Programs

Computer programs that are in a format ready to be run or executed by the computer.

Binary Numbers

Base-2 numeral system numbers, using only two symbols (typically 0 and 1), fundamental in digital electronics and computing.

Machine Language

The lowest-level programming language, consisting of binary code that the computer's processor can directly execute.

High-Level Languages

Programming languages that are more abstract, easier to use, and closer to human languages than machine code, facilitating easier software development.