Practice Secondary Storage (6.7) - Memory

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Question 1.
What is secondary storage?
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Think about where data is stored when you're not using it actively.
Question 2.
Name one type of secondary storage.
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Consider what you might have in your computer.
3Question 3.
Which of the following is a type of secondary storage?
- RAM
- SSD
- CPU
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Only one of these holds data long term.
4Question 4.
True or False: HDDs use flash memory.
- True
- False
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Consider what type of technology each uses.
Question 5.
Analyze the advantages of SSDs in modern computing environments versus traditional HDDs, particularly in contexts like cloud storage.
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Consider performance metrics and trends in computing needs.
Question 6.
Design a file management system for a small business using both HDD and SSD. Describe your rationale for device choice based on expected workflow.
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Think about the types of data each device will handle.

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