A good answer might be:

A new PC should have at least 64 megabytes, and more if possible. (A few years ago the answer would have been 16 megabytes.)

Characteristics of Main Memory

Main memory is as vital as the processor chip to a computer system. Fast systems have both a fast processor and a large memory. Here is a list of some characteristics of computer memory. Some characteristics are true for both kinds of memory; others are true for just one.

Characteristic	True for Main Memory	True for Secondary Memory
Very closely connected to the processor.
Holds programs and data that the processor is actively working with.
Used for long term storage.
The processor interacts with it millions of times per second.
The contents is easily changed.
Relatively low capacity.
Relatively huge capacity.
Fast access.
Slow access.
Connected to main memory.
Holds programs and data.
Usually its contents are organized into files.

QUESTION 2:

What do you remember about computer memory? In the table, decide what is true for main memory and for secondary memory. (Click on a button to see if you are correct.)

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