Question

3. Why do you think secondary storage devices are essential? HO

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Answer 1

Answer:

Secondary storage is needed to keep programs and data long term.

Explanation:

Without secondary storage all programs and data would be lost the moment the computer is switched off. ... magnetic storage devices, such as hard disk drives.

Answer 2

Answer:

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.

There are three main types of secondary storage in a computer system:

solid state storage devices, such as USB memory sticks

optical storage devices, such as CD, DVD and Blu-ray discs

magnetic storage devices, such as hard disk drives

However, not all computers require secondary storage. Embedded computers, such as those found in a washing machine or central heating system, do not need to store data when the power is turned off. The instructions needed to run them are stored in read-only memory (ROM) and any user data is held in RAM

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