COMPUTER HARDWARE
STORAGE DEVICES
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Question
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Secondary storage improves system performance
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Used to back up data stored in main memory/primary storage.
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Stores programs/data and files that would be lost when the power is switched off.
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Need for larger storage capacity (than what RAM and ROM can provide).
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Its required for Virtual Networks
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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 is needed to keep programs and data indefinitely. Secondary storage is non-volatile, long-term storage. It is used to keep programs and data indefinitely. Without secondary storage all programs and data would be lost the moment the computer is switched off.
Detailed explanation-3: -Primary. Primary memory is the computer’s main memory, which is directly accessible by the CPU and often much faster than secondary storage. RAM will hold the loaded operating system, plus all running applications and files.
Detailed explanation-4: -Secondary memory consists of all permanent or persistent storage devices, such as read-only memory (ROM), flash drives, hard disk drives (HDD), magnetic tapes and other types of internal/external storage media.