COMPUTER HARDWARE COMPONENTS FUNCTIONS
EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL STORAGE DEVICES
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Hard disk and Flash drive
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Hard Disk and Memory Card
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RAM and ROM
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Internal memory and External memory
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Detailed explanation-1: -Internal memory, also called “main or primary memory” refers to memory that stores small amounts of data that can be accessed quickly while the computer is running. External memory, also called “secondary memory” refers to a storage device that can retain or store data persistently.
Detailed explanation-2: -There are technically two types of computer memory: primary and secondary. The term memory is used as a synonym for primary memory or as an abbreviation for a specific type of primary memory called random access memory (RAM).
Detailed explanation-3: -The external memory can be categorized into four parts: Magnetic disk. Raid. Optical memory.
Detailed explanation-4: -The internal memory is faster, smaller, and lighter, consuming less power than secondary storage devices or external memory. They are cheaper compared to external memory. They are the most crucial memory of a computer system; if absent, the computer system fails to load and boot.