Where does a computer store a program and the data that the program is working with while the program is running?
A) in main memory
B) in the CPU
C) in secondary storage
D) in the microprocessor

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A computer stores both the program and the data that the program is working with in main memory (also known as RAM). The CPU retrieves instructions and data from main memory to execute the program. Secondary storage (such as hard drives or flash drives) is used for long-term storage of programs and data when they are not currently in use. The microprocessor is a component of the CPU and is not where programs or data are stored.

Where Does a Computer Store a Program and the Data