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Question
Distinguish between internal and external memory.
[Computer Science Class – 11 Sumita Arora solutions. Chapter 1 – Computer System Overview.]
Answer
Internal Memory :-
- It is also known as primary storage or main storage.
- It is volatile in nature in case of RAM but ROM is non-volatile.
- It is used to store data temporarily in case of RAM.
- It stores data when power supply is on otherwise it removes data when power supply goes.
- Internal memory is working memory.
- Examples are RAM and ROM.
External Memory :-
- It is also known as secondary memory or secondary storage.
- It is non-volatile in nature.
- They are used to store data permanently.
- It stores data when power supply is on after that it saves data.
- External memory is not working memory.
- Examples are hard disk, pen drive etc.