MCQ IN COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

COMPUTER ORGANIZATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Store large amount of data for a long period of time?
A
Memory unit
B
Input Unit
C
Output Unit
D
Secondary storage device
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Secondary storage might include hard disk drives (HDDs), solid-state drives (SSDs), optical disks, USB flash drives, floppy disks or other devices.

Detailed explanation-3: -External Hard Drive Storage This is because their durability and performance outperforms HDDs (hard disc drives). Using an SSD for an external backup would be ideal if you are planning on storing the data for a long period of time.

Detailed explanation-4: -Secondary storage can be hosted on-premises, on an external device or in the cloud. With a variety of media types available, secondary storage enables organizations to store data ranging from a few megabytes to petabytes.

Detailed explanation-5: -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.

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