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are structured and organized data stored in database files
The files are saved on your hard drive or on whatever storage medium you select. Excel is very obedient and will put the files where ever you tell it (even if you don't remember where you told it to put the files).
Mapping files onto secondary storage refers to the process of associating logical data structures, such as files or databases, with physical storage locations on secondary storage devices like hard drives or SSDs. This mapping is typically managed by the operating system's file system, which keeps track of where each file is stored on the storage device. By mapping files onto secondary storage, the operating system can efficiently retrieve and store data, ensuring that files are organized and accessible to users and applications.
In a storage device suitable to the type of file.
An Inactive File is described as containing information that is no longer used but cannot be completely removed because it may be needed in the future. Files such as these are stored in a secondary or separate storage system.
The storage component of your computer, where all your files and operating system are stored.
No they are not. files cannot be stored in the RAM. A2 Not normally. Files are stored in non-volatile storage such as a hard drive, floppy drive, optical drive or memory stick. The Ram is used for temporary storage, while the processor is working on data within. However, whole files may be temporarily stored in the RAM, when moving or copying files.
They are stored on a hard drive or some other permanent storage device. The database application stores a table that identifies related files.
The internal hard drive of a computer is an example of a drive on which data (files, folders, etc) can be stored.
Defrag, chkdsk, are the two big ones.
Backup.
A storage tape is a high quality medium (often 8mm wide now) in a cartridge used to store backups of computer system files.