Data is stored in binary form on secondary storage devices. Magnetic devices are fairly cheap, high in capacity and durable. However, they are susceptible to damage if dropped. They are also ...

The storage hierarchy (Figure 2.6) consists of a variety of data storage types that respond to the information needs of the system. From the highest-speed element (a cache) to the slowest-speed ...

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 ...

Computer memory refers to the storage of programs or data on a temporary or permanent basis. Memory devices can be classified into two distinct groups: primary and secondary. Memory chips may be ...