All programs must be brought into ____ before they can be executed.

A) secondary storage
B) an input device
C) an output device
D) main memory

Main Memory

The principal storage in a computer in which data and programs are temporarily stored for quick access by the processor.

Secondary Storage

A non-volatile storage medium used for keeping data permanently, as opposed to the volatile primary storage or main memory.

Input Device

A hardware component used to enter data or instructions into a computer system.