What is the function of secondary storage?

Answer 1

Primary memory is the only type of memory directly accessible to the CPU. The CPU continuously reads and executes instructions stored here. Also, any data actively operated on is also stored here.

Answer 2

1. Compared to main memory, secondary memory is slower, bigger, cheaper (per unit storage).

2. The capacity of secondary storage is between 10 to 250 GB.

3. Data stored in secondary storage devices is permanent (non volatile) in nature.

Answer 3

The purpose of secondary memory is storage of data that is not immediately needed for processing by the CPU. Examples of secondary devices are hard drives and optical drives.

Answer 4

Since secondary storage is not volatile, it is used to store information and data for later use. This type of storage is also used to transfer files between computers.

Answer 5

Secondary memory provides more storage space compare to primary memory.

Answer 6

We need secondary memory to save all our data in original for, so that we won't lose it on turning our computer off.

Answer 7

There are two types of memory. Short term and long term. There is no "secondary." Short term is something that you remember for short time while long term stays in the memory.