COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER HARDWARE

STORAGE DEVICES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Identify the importance of secondary storage such as Hard Disk Drive:
A
Safeguard against lost of data due and Backup
B
Safeguard against copyright
C
Safeguard against having computer components going bad or malfunction
D
Safeguard against damage caused by hackers
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Secondary storage is needed to keep programs and data long term. Secondary storage is non-volatile, long-term storage. Without secondary storage all programs and data would be lost the moment the computer is switched off.

Detailed explanation-2: -Secondary storage devices are typically used for data backups, disaster recovery, and long term storage of critical files. The three main types of secondary storage are: magnetic storage, optical storage, and solid state storage.

Detailed explanation-3: -Some common examples of secondary storage devices are: Hard disk – this form of magnetic media is used for bulk storage of data and programs. They are generally found within the case of the computer and hence are not portable. Some hard drives are removable and so provide convenient portable storage between computers.

Detailed explanation-4: -Free up capacity on primary storage. Storing infrequently accessed data on secondary storage devices frees up space in primary storage and increases performance. Lower overall storage costs. Additional layers of security. 27-Dec-2021

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