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Does the processor use permanent storage, sometimes called secondary storage, to hold both data and instructions while it is processing them?

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Answered Jan 04, 2021

The CPU is an abbreviation for central processing unit; it is an electric circuit that makes up a computer program. The basic role of the CPU is to process data to give us a result, which is the information.
The CPU is the brain of a computer. However, the processor is not the main storage for permanent or temporary storage.

The hard disk and the RAM are in charge of the storage space for long and short term memory. The RAM is for the short term memory while the Hard disk is for the permanent or long term memory.

The processor uses the hard disk to store the programs or instructions that have been given to the computer. The CPU performs other activities such as basic arithmetic, logic, controlling, and output and input needed by the program.

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Answered Jan 03, 2021

The correct answer to this question is No. Though the central processing unit does make use of storage, it does not use the secondary storage. Instead, it uses the primary storage. This primary storage is the main memory, also known as the internal memory of the computer. This storage is where instructions and data are stored.

The CPU's access to the primary storage is important because this is where instructions can be held at. These instructions are held there even while the instructions are being processed. The CPU is unable to use the secondary storage because it does not have access to this storage.

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Answered Dec 23, 2020

The processor, also called CPU or central processing unit, is not used for permanent storage. It does just what it says, it processes information and gives the computer direction or the client direction through the computer program.

The CPU tells computer programs what steps to take to perform correctly. The programs are stored on the hard drive, which is used for long term storage. The RAM is also used to store items so that they can be called upon to load quickly.

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Answered Dec 22, 2020

The processor or CPU (central processing unit) is one of the most important parts of a computer system because it does most of its basic operations. One of the important things to know about the processor is how and where it stores data and instruments while processing them. The CPU or processor primarily uses the primary storage (internal or main memory of the computer) to store instructions and data.

The CPU can access the primary storage, which is why it can hold instructions, even when it is processing them. This shows that the processor doesn't use secondary or permanent storage to store instructions. The reason is that the CPU cannot access the secondary storage.

So, if the processor needs to process an instruction from permanent storage, the information must be copied to primary storage. An example of primary storage is the RAM. Hard drives, flash drives are some of the examples of permanent storage.

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Answered Dec 18, 2020

The processor or the CPU of a computer is the brains of the operation, and it is responsible for processing data that is put into the computer and giving you results. The processor is not the main storage space for long or short-term memory, as that is the job of the hard drive and RAM, which is the random-access memory.

The CPU has the primary job of taking information, calculating an answer for you, and telling you what your next move should be on that video game you love. The CPU has a core value that is very important because it dictates how many tasks it can perform effectively and simultaneously. At this time, i9 is the most current core processor on the market, and this would be a high-speed computer, but it would cost thousands of dollars. Even though the core number is high, it still needs the hard drive and RAM for storage.

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