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non volatile (ie permament storage after power down) storage components are a DVD/CD or Hard Disk Drive

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Inumarate the different components?

There are four primary components of a computer system: the central processing unit (CPU) to process data and instructions, memory (RAM) to temporarily store data and instructions, storage devices (hard drive, SSD) to permanently store data, and input/output (I/O) devices to interact with the system.


What is difference between RAM and harddisk?

RAM means Random Access Memory. It store data temporaly. It called primary storing device. The two main forms of modern RAM are static RAM (SRAM) and dynamic RAM. Harddisk is the primary storing device within the computer. It can store data permanently (until you delete the data). It can retain data even after the computer itself "dies". Therefore, one harddisk can be switched to a different computer of similar size. An external harddisk can store huge amounts of data within a desktop unit. It can store data permanently (until you delete the data).


What is a storage?

A storage device is any computer hardware meant to store data permanently or semi-permanently. This includes, but is not limited to hard disks, floppy disks, cdroms and DVDs.


When we store data in computer where does it store?

Temporarily DATA is stored in Primary Memory (RAM - Volatile in nature). Permanently DATA is written to Secondary Memory Storage Devices (HDDs, Optical Disks - Non Volatile in nature).


Is any long-term data stored on ram?

Not unless you power it permanently. RAM can only store data as long the power is turned on.


What memory of a computer that stores data permanently?

The CPU


What is a storage device?

CD-R


Is register is physical in computer processor?

If your question is whether registry is physical in computer processor, the answer is no.


The components that process data in a computer are where?

The components that process data are located in the system unit


How many ways can the computer store data internally?

Mainly two different ways, these are Permanently and Temporarily. Permanently: With the Hard Disk Drive meaning you will always have this data unless you delete it. Temporarily: On the RAM where it stores little pieces of information. This will be deleted when you switch off the PC.


Where in a computer can files and other data be permanently stored?

in a hard drive


The area in the computer where data or information is held permanently is called?

storage