COMPUTER HARDWARE
STORAGE DEVICES
Question
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Failure of the original secondary storage devices
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Corrupted files
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Hardware failures
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Out of date Operating System
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Detailed explanation-1: -The primary causes of data loss are: Human failure. Human error. Software corruption.
Detailed explanation-2: -67 percent of data loss is caused by hard drive crashes or system failure. 14 percent of data loss is caused by human error. 10 percent of data loss is a result of software failure.
Detailed explanation-3: -Reasons for logical failure include malware, bad or degraded software sectors, overworking the drive, improper ejection during data transfer, or the deletion of necessary system files.
Detailed explanation-4: -Deleting files accidentally. Viruses and damaging malware. Mechanical damages of hard drive. Power failures. Theft of computer. Spilling coffee, and other water damages. Fire accidents and explosions.
Detailed explanation-5: -Procedural. Intentional action. Intentional deletion of a file or program. Unintentional action. Accidental deletion of a file or program. Failure. Power failure, resulting in data in volatile memory not being saved to permanent memory. Disaster. Natural disaster, earthquake, flood, tornado, etc. Crime.