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In this case, primary storage typically refers to random access memory (RAM), while secondary storage refers to the computer's internal hard drive. RAM, commonly called memory, is considered primary storage, since it stores data that is directly accessible by the computer's CPU.
There are two different types of storage devices: 1  Primary Storage Devices: Generally smaller in size, are designed to hold data temporarily and are internal to the computer. 2  Secondary Storage Devices: These usually have large storage capacity, and they store data permanently.