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What is the differences between primary storage device and second storage device?
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Primary Storage Device are the memory devices Like RAM. These are generally volatile i.e the data stored by them gets destroyed when the computer restarts or is turned off.There are available in the capacity 1GB, 2GB,4GB but there capacity is significantly lower then secondary storage device.They are also faster than Secondary storage devices.
Secondary Storage device retain the data even when the computer is turned off. HDD, FDD,CDs/DVDs/Tape Media, Pen Drive are example of these type.They are available in high capicity i.e. 160GB, 500GB , 1TB etc.
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What are the differences between and input device and a storage device?
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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 the difference between hardrive and ram?
hardrive nothing but it is secondary storage device,And Ram is a primary storage device
What is the difference between hardrive ram?
hardrive nothing but it is secondary storage device,And Ram is a primary storage device
Is ram a secondary storage device?
ram is primary storage
Is CD-ROM a primary storage device or a secondary storage device?
yes
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
Some storage devices?
It's a storage that is attached internally in the device's box.
Is PROM a primary storage device?
yes
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.
What is primary storage device?
hard disk drives
