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A 1.1.7 Secondary Memory

Primary memory loses its contents the moment the power goes off, so every computer needs somewhere permanent to keep its operating system, applications and files. That is the job of secondary memory: non-volatile storage that holds data whether the machine is running or not. The syllabus divides secondary storage into two types, internal storage fitted inside the computer case and external storage connected from...

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