COMPUTER HARDWARE COMPONENTS FUNCTIONS
EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL STORAGE DEVICES
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Storage which is not on the internet
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Storage which is volatile
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Storage which cannot be deleted
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Storage which is external (outside) the system, but must be connected to the system for data to be retrieved and stored
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Detailed explanation-1: -Offline storage refers to any storage medium that must be physically inserted into a system every time a users wants to access or edit data. Offline storage can be any type of internal or external storage that can easily be removed from the computer. Offline storage is also known as removable storage.
Detailed explanation-2: -To access the data stored in these devices, you have to attach them to a computer and access the stored data. Some of the examples of external storage devices are-Pen drives, CDs, and DVDs. A pen drive is a small self-powered drive that connects to a computer directly through a USB port.
Detailed explanation-3: -An external storage device, also referred to as auxiliary storage and secondary storage, is a device that contains all the addressable data storage that is not inside a computer’s main storage or memory.
Detailed explanation-4: -However, offline storage is a subset of secondary storage as they both serve the same purpose and do not interact directly with the CPU. The key differences being that offline storage is used as a way to physically transport information, generally has less capacity, and isn’t accessible without human interaction.