COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE
INPUTOUTPUT DEVICES
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Question
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Which type of device is a Hard Disk Drive?
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Input Device
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Output Device
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Storage Device
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A computer hard disk drive (HDD) is a non-volatile data storage device. Non-volatile refers to storage devices that maintain stored data when turned off. All computers need a storage device, and HDDs are just one example of a type of storage device.
Detailed explanation-2: -Yes, traditionally, hard disk is considered as an I/O device!
Detailed explanation-3: -The hard disk is an example of secondary storage and magnetic media, which is used for storing data and programs in bulk. In the case of the computer, they are normally in-built and therefore are not portable. Some hard drives are reversible, so between machines, they provide easy portable storage.
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