Memory is the part of the computer that holds data and instructions for processing. Although closely associated with the central processing unit, memory is separate from it. Memory stores program instructions or data for only as long as the program they pertain to is in operation.

Where the instructions are stored in memory?

The CPU is the heart of the computer. A program is a sequence of instructions stored in main memory. When a program is run, the CPU fetches the instructions and executes or follows the instructions.

How is data and instructions stored on a computer?

data and instructions are both stored as binary . data and instructions are both stored in main memory. instructions are fetched from memory one at a time and in order - serially. the processor decodes and executes an instruction, before cycling around to fetch the next instruction.