COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER HARDWARE

PROCESSING DEVICES

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

If files are saved to the harddrive, when it is turned off, will the files still be saved there for later use?

A	True
B	False
C	Either A or B
D	None of the above

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -These disks spin extremely fast (typically at either 5400 or 7200 RPM) so that data can be accessed immediately from anywhere on the drive. The data is stored on the hard drive magnetically, so it stays on the drive even after the power supply is turned off.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Most hard disk drives (HDD) last three to five years before some component fails. That doesn’t always mean the drive is irrecoverably broken. But three to five years is still about how long they last, whether you’re talking about an internal drive for a server, desktop, or an external HDD.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hard Disks Nonvolatile storage is physical media that retains data without electrical power. This means that no data is lost when the computer is powered off, making hard disks suitable for permanent storage of information.

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