Both the program and the data must be placed in the ____ of computers like the system unit shown in the accompanying figure in order for the computer to perform activities as directed by the program.
A)read only memory (ROM)
B)central processing unit (CPU)
C)CD-ROM
D)random access memory (RAM)

Question

Both the program and the data must be placed in the ____ of computers like the system unit shown in the accompanying figure in order for the computer to perform activities as directed by the program.​
A)​read only memory (ROM)
B)​central processing unit (CPU)
C)​CD-ROM
D)​random access memory (RAM)

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The RAM (random access memory) is the temporary storage location in the computer where both the program and data are placed when they are being used by the CPU (central processing unit) to perform activities as directed by the program. ROM (read only memory) contains permanent instructions that cannot be modified, while CD-ROM is a type of optical disc that can be used to store data but is not a location within the computer itself.

Both the Program and the Data Must Be Placed in the ____