Practice - Objective 1: Identify the storage devices for secondary memory
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Practice Questions
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Define secondary memory.
💡 Hint: What type of memory does not lose its content when power is lost?
List two types of secondary storage devices.
💡 Hint: What are the devices that store data permanently?
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What type of storage device uses magnetism?
💡 Hint: Think about devices associated with spinning and magnetic components.
True or False: Optical disks are known for their permanent data storage.
💡 Hint: Consider if the data is retrievable over time.
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You have a secondary storage disk with a capacity of 2 TB. If each file you want to store averages 150 MB, how many files can you fit on the disk?
💡 Hint: Convert terabytes to megabytes first.
Discuss how the memory hierarchy affects data processing speeds in a computer. Include examples of storage types and their typical use cases.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the trade-offs between speed, capacity, and cost.
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