Which of the following statement is/are True?
A. The processor has direct access to both primary and secondary memory
B. Primary memory stores the active instructions and data for the program being executed on the process
C. Secondary memory is used as a backup memory
D. Memory system is implemented on a single level memory
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Correct answer: B. B and C only
Explanation
Primary memory holds the active program and data (B), and secondary memory serves as backup storage (C). The CPU cannot access secondary memory directly (A false), and real memory systems are multi-level (D false).
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