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In everyday computing terms, which is usually called memory rather than storage?

AAn optical drive
BDRAM main memory
CA hard disk drive
DMagnetic tape
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. DRAM main memory
The word memory usually means semiconductor read-write storage such as DRAM, while storage means disks and similar devices.
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