A good answer might be:

Where (in the computer system) is the program you are running?
- In main memory. (A permanent copy will also be in secondary memory--the hard disk).
Where are the characters you have typed?
- In main memory. (When you "save" your document, they will be copied to a file on the hard disk.)

Secondary Memory

Secondary memory is where programs and data are kept on a long-term basis. Common secondary storage devices are the hard disk and floppy disks.

The hard disk has enormous storage capacity compared to main memory.
The hard disk is usually contained in the systems unit of a computer.
The hard disk is used for long-term storage of programs and data.
Data and programs on the hard disk are organized into files--named sections of the disk.

A hard disk might have a storage capacity of 40 gigabytes. This is about 300 times the amount of storage in main memory (assuming 128 megabytes of main memory.) However, a hard disk is very slow compared to main memory. The reason for having two types of storage is this contrast:

Primary memory	Secondary memory
Fast Expensive Low capacity Connects directly to the processor	Slow Cheap Large capacity Not connected directly to the processor

Floppy disks are mostly used for transferring software between computer systems and for casual backup of software. They have low capacity, and are very, very slow compared to other storage devices.

QUESTION 6:

You have just purchased a copy of the computer game Tomb Raider^© (you were waiting for the price to fall below $20). You follow the directions on the package and install the game on your computer. Tomb Raider^© consists of

A program (that controls the action of the game.)
Data (the images and other information.)

After you have installed the game, where does each of these things exist in the computer system?