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Why is it important to know how many system words will fit in a primary storage device on a computer?

It is important to know how many system words will fit in a primary storage device on a computer so you know how big of a storage unit you have. The more system words that will fit in a primary storage device, the more memory you have on your computer.


The hard disk drive is what kind of storage device?

it is the primary storage unit of a computer


What primary device stores information on the computer?

Primary Device for storing information on the computer would be a hard drive. Temporary Storage would be RAM (Random Access Memory)


Is ram a secondary storage device?

ram is primary storage


Which of the following is used as primary storage device?

The primary mass storage device is your hard drive. The hard drive is what everything you download is normally saved to. It also contains program files and recent activity on the computer.


Is CD-ROM a primary storage device or a secondary storage device?

yes


What is a computer storage drive?

There are two types of storage devices used with computers: a primary storage device, such as RAM, and a secondary storage device, like a hard drive. Secondary storage can be removable, internal, or external storage.


What is difference between primary device and primary storage device?

A primary device would be the main system drive. Almost always a hard drive. A primary storage device might just be another way to refer to it.


What is another name for primary storage devices?

the another name for primary storage is main storage device.


Which device holds data and instructions when it is not inn use?

Secondary Storage


What computer item is the primary permanent storage device?

The hard disk drive, or a solid state drive in some computers.


What is the purpose of auxiliary storage device in the computer and the function?

Auxiliary storage devices are used to provide additional, portable storage, as opposed to hard drives which are fixed inside the computer and serve as primary storage devices. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Auxiliary storage is a term used in mainframe computing and refers to the medium on which paging datasets reside.