secondary storage Flashcards
1
Q
secondary storage is
A
non - volatile
2
Q
it is used to
A
save and store data that can be accessed repeatedly
3
Q
secondary storage is not directly embedded
A
on the motherboard
4
Q
capacity
A
the maximum amount of data that can be stored on a device
5
Q
durability
A
the strength of a device to last without breaking
6
Q
portability
A
how easy it is to carry a device around
7
Q
access speed
A
how quickly data on the devide can be read or edited
8
Q
cost
A
the average price it costs to purchase a storage device
9
Q
reliability
A
the likelihood of the device performing well over time
10
Q
what is the most common form of secondary storage within desktop computers?
A
magnetic hard disk drive ( HDD)
11
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