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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