Paper 1 · ICT
In comparison to secondary storage, primary storage is
ASlower and less expensive
BFaster and more expensive ✓ Correct
CFaster and less expensive
DSlower and more expensive
Correct answer: (B) Faster and more expensive — Primary storage is faster and more expensive, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★Primary storage is faster and more expensive, so that is the answer.
★Primary storage sits close to the CPU and is used directly.
★It works at high speed so the processor is not kept waiting.
★This high speed makes it costlier per unit than secondary storage.
★Secondary storage is slower but cheaper and holds much more.
★So primary storage is faster and more expensive.
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