COMPUTER HARDWARE COMPONENTS FUNCTIONS
EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL STORAGE DEVICES
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Safeguard against lost of data due and Backup
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Safeguard against copyright
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Safeguard against having computer components going bad or malfunction
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Safeguard against damage caused by hackers
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Detailed explanation-1: -Secondary storage is needed to keep programs and data long term. Secondary storage is non-volatile, long-term storage. Without secondary storage all programs and data would be lost the moment the computer is switched off.
Detailed explanation-2: -The fundamental characteristics of secondary storage are high capacity and low cost, although speed, reliability and portability might also be important. Longevity and long-term accessibility may also be an issue.
Detailed explanation-3: -Secondary storage is necessary because memory, or primary storage, loses its data when a computer is turned off whereas secondary storage does not. Therefore, it is commonly known as non-volatile storage. The data on it stays there until it is deleted or overwritten by the user.