Types of Memory
Memory Memory means the devices which are capable of storing data in computers. The data and instructions entered into the computer must be stored inside the computer before the actual processing can start. Similarly the results produced after processing must also be stored before they passed on to the output unit. The main memory of the computer is designed to cater to such needs. It provides space for storing data and instructions, space for storing intermediate results, and also space for the final results. Information in a computer is stored in the form of strings of 0s and 1s. Computers also provide the facility of dividing the main memory into words or bytes. A byte usually consist of 8 bits of information.There are two types of memory. 1) Primary Memory 2) Secondary Memory 1) Primary Memory Primary memory is also called main memory or internal memory. The primary memory stores instructions. It is important to understand primary memory generally holds currently executing pro...