alleryStart learning →Until the 1970s, which technology was dominant for main memory?
AFlash memory
BDRAM chips
CCore memory
DOptical discs
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Core memory
Core memory stayed on top until chip technology made semiconductor memory cheaper.
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