Storage Devices and Its Need


 
 
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Storage Devices and Its Need

A secondary storage device refers to any non-volatile storage device that is internal or external to the computer. It can be any storage device beyond the primary storage that enables permanent data storage. A secondary storage device is also known as an auxiliary storage device, backup storage device, tier 2 storage, or external storage. These devices store virtually all programs and applications on a computer, including the operating system, device drivers, applications and general user data.

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Question : 1

The term _________________ refers to data data storage systems that make it possible for a computer or electronic to store and retrieve data.                          [SBI PO 2010]

Right Option : D
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Question : 2

Which of the following is/are not a feature of Secondary storage ?

A) It is non-volatile, which means it retains data when power is switched off

B) It allows for the storage of data ranging from a few megabytes to petabytes.

C) It is expensive as compared to primary memory.

Right Option : A
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Question : 3

Which of the following is/are the advantages of using secondary storage devices ?

  • A. The data might not be under the direct control of the operating system.
  • B. These are only fixed storage devices.
  • C. These drives do not interact directly with the main infrastructure and can be situated in a remote or secure site, it is unlikely that a hacker may access these drives unless they're physically stolen.
Right Option : B
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