COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE

SECONDARY STORAGE DEVICES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Select a common use case for Hard disk drives
A
Stores files, programs and the operating system
B
Backing up large amounts of data
C
Storage of multimedia files
D
Used to store files on phones and cameras
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A system using virtual memory uses a section of the hard drive to emulate RAM. With virtual memory, a system can load larger or multiple programs running at the same time, enabling each one to operate as if it has more space, without having to purchase more RAM.

Detailed explanation-2: -NTFS file format: If you want to format your primary drive (with your OS), you must use NTFS (New Technology Files System), the default and modern Windows file system. NTFS is also a good choice for external drives, because it’s compatible with a wide range of devices.

Detailed explanation-3: -An SSD, or solid-state drive, is a type of storage device used in computers. This non-volatile storage media stores persistent data on solid-state flash memory. SSDs replace traditional hard disk drives (HDDs) in computers and perform the same basic functions as a hard drive.

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