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Choose the most common auxiliary memory device.

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Primary Memory: Registers, Cache, RAM, ROM Secondary (Auxiliary) Memory: Magnetic Disks, Tapes, SSDs, Optical Disks

Updated On: Jun 25, 2026

RAM and ROM
Cache and Registers
Cache and magnetic disks
Magnetic disks and tapes

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The Correct Option is D

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