CBSE Class 9 Computer Applications
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Types of Hardware — Question 33
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Compare and contrast internal memory and external memory.
| S. No. | Internal memory | External memory |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | This memory is directly connected to and accessed by a computer's CPU. | This memory is not directly connected to and accessed by a computer's CPU. |
| 2. | Volatile. | Non-volatile. |
| 3. | Faster data access. | Slower data access. |
| 4. | It is used for processing data. | It is used for storing large amounts of data permanently. |
| 5. | It is small in size. | It is of large size. |
| 6. | It is also called main memory or primary memory. | It is also called auxiliary memory or secondary memory. |