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What type of primary storage holds the instructions for a computer to run?
The hard drive
What is the area on the computer that holds data on a permanent basis?
There are 3 types of permanent storage, aka secondary storage, on a computer: # Hard Drive # CD # Floppy disk
What part of the computer holds data for long periods of time even when there is no power to the computer?
Secondary Storage or Hard Drive
What is the biggest computer storage space?
If you are asking what the largest storage component in a personal computer is, that would be the hard drive. The hard drive is a non volatile storage medium. Meaning it holds its data, even when the power is turned off.
How many kilobytes are in a DVD?
A DVD holds 4.7 GB = 4,700,000,000 bytes. (Actually something exact like 4,700,372,992 bytes.) A kilobyte is 1000 bytes, so a DVD holds 4,700,000 kilobytes.
What are the two types of storage in a computer system which type is generally faster and holds data and instructions while the data is being processed?
RAM
What are the types of computer system units?
The system unit is the part of the computer that holds the motherboard, power supply and storage. The different types of system units are desktop, tower, mini-tower and notebook.
What is computer circuitry that temporarily holds data waiting to processed known as?
The Ram - Random Access Memory temporarily holds programs and data while the computer is on and allows the computer to access that information randomly.
What is a device that holds data until needed?
Permanent storage device such as a hard drive.
Difference between backing storage and main memory?
Ah, backing storage and main memory are like two happy little trees in the vast landscape of computing. Main memory, also known as RAM, is like a painter's palette where the computer can quickly access and work with data. On the other hand, backing storage, like a sturdy easel, holds data for the long term, even when the computer is turned off. Both are essential for creating a beautiful digital masterpiece.
What are the differences between long term and short term storage in a computer, and how do they impact the overall performance and functionality of the system?
Long term storage in a computer, such as a hard drive or SSD, stores data for a longer period of time, while short term storage, like RAM, holds data temporarily for immediate use. Long term storage impacts the system's capacity for storing large amounts of data, while short term storage affects the speed at which the system can access and process data. Balancing the two types of storage is crucial for optimal performance and functionality of the computer system.
What storage device is smaller than the USB flash drive yet holds more info for a computer?
well sd cards hold about the same and are a fair bit smaller
