Which of the following consists of electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed by the processor, data needed by those instructions, and the results of processed data (information) A. memory B. scanner C. system unit D. digital device

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Deangelo Hurst

Computers & Technology

14 September, 16:42

Which of the following consists of electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed by the processor, data needed by those instructions, and the results of processed data (information) A. memory B. scanner C. system unit D. digital device

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Lincoln Schultz · Answer 1

Option A is the correct answer for the above question.

Explanation:

The memory is used in the computer to store the data and the instruction which is used in the computer. It is designed for storage purposes only. It has two types, primary memory which stores the data when the system is on and the secondary memory which stores the data when the system is off.

The above question asked that which is the consist of electronic components which is used for the storage purpose. Then the answer is option A (Memory) is the correct answer which is defined above. The other option is not correct because:-

Option B states about the scanner which is used for the input. Option C states about the system unit which is not the correct answer. Option D states about the digital device which is also not the correct answer.