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Q. Which of the following is the storage area within the computer itself which holds data only temporarily as the computer processes instructions?

  • (A) read only memory
  • (B) the control unit
  • (C) the hard disk
  • (D) main memory
  • Correct Answer - Option(D)
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Explanation by: Admin

Main memory (also called RAM) is the temporary storage area inside the computer where data and instructions are stored while being processed.

  • It is volatile, meaning data is lost when the computer is turned off.

Why other options are incorrect:

  • (A) Read Only Memory (ROM): Non-volatile memory used to store permanent instructions, not temporary data.
  • (B) The control unit: Part of the CPU that manages instruction execution, not storage.
  • (C) The hard disk: Permanent storage device, stores data persistently.

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