Which of the following holds data and processing instructions temporarily until the CPU needs it?

A ROM
B control unit
C main memory
D coprocessor chips
E None of the above

Correct Answer: main memory

Primary storage, also known as main storage or memory, is the area in a computer in which data is stored for quick access by the computer's processor. The terms random access memory (RAM) and memory are often as synonyms for primary or main storage.
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