Internal storage is ........ storage.
Verified Answer
A. (a) Primary
B. (b) Secondary
C. (c) Auxiliary
D. (d) Virtual
E. (e) None of these
Explanation:
Option (a) Primary is the correct answer. In the context of computer architecture, 'internal storage' most commonly refers to Primary storage, which is RAM (Random Access Memory). Primary storage is directly accessible by the CPU and holds data and programs currently in use. Option (b) Secondary storage (e.g., HDDs, SSDs) and (c) Auxiliary storage (another term for secondary storage) are typically for long-term data storage, not direct CPU processing. Option (d) Virtual storage/memory is a concept that uses secondary storage to extend primary memory. Therefore, (e) None of these is incorrect.