COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE
SECONDARY STORAGE DEVICES
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volatile memory
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non volatile memory
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backup memory
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impact memory
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Detailed explanation-1: -It is an external memory of the computer. It is also known as Auxiliary memory or permanent memory. It is used to store different programs and the information permanently. We call it a non-volatile memory that means the data is stored permanently even if power is switched off.
Detailed explanation-2: -Answer: (a) True Explanation: Non-volatile, long-term storage is secondary storage.
Detailed explanation-3: -A computer’s volatile memory is sometimes referred to as primary storage, as opposed to secondary storage, which is typically made up of nonvolatile storage devices.
Detailed explanation-4: -Non-volatile (secondary) memory refers to storage that is permanent, meaning it is not altered when a device is turned on or off. Non-volatile memory has no need to be wiped or refreshed and has a higher storage capacity than volatile memory.